Course Description

Materials and tools have data imbedded into them, their intrinsic characteristics makes them more suitable for certain uses and conditions of use. To get the same result, we may need to change a material or tool if external conditions vary. Something it might be obvious, not always is the case.

Why you should enroll?

Enroll to learn why doing the right questions, learning about critical thinking and questioning your problem solving skills, will ultimately change the way you think about design. Once you achieve critical thinking, you will stand out above your peers, as the person to go to on Ethical, Sustainable, Social and Economical issues.

What will you achieve

You will overview the world of design, systems thinking, autopoiesis, and symbiosis. By understanding design as an interconnected and self-organizing discipline, you will be able to make more informed and environmentally friendly decisions. You will stand out from your piers, becoming their reference to consult on design and environmental issues.

Who is this course for?

Junior or experienced designers with an interest in sustainability will benefit from this course. Even if they have taken sustainability courses before, this course will introduce them to a new paradigm. It will confront them with questions they never wanted to face. This opportunity is for those who are really thinking and willing to make a change.