“The city is a meeting place from a social perspective, where small events contribute to large perspectives.”

 

— Jan Gehl, Cities for People (2010)

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Overview

Without a doubt, design is an ongoing journey rather than a final destination. The semester concludes by sharing integrated visions for a longevity-oriented, sustainable future and reflecting on how strategic design can contribute to more resilient, inclusive, and regenerative communities.

 

Reading Material

• Caruso & Cioni, 2026 | The Field Guide to Design Futures

• Formosa, 2025 | Design education is too important to be left to designers

• Foster, 2025 | Could Should Might Don't: How We Think About the Future

• Mandir & Groß, 2024 | Designing Futures: Speculation, Critique, Innovation

• Norman, 2024 | Design for a Better World: Meaningful, Sustainable, Humanity Centered 

• Sim, 2019 | Soft City: Building Density for Everyday Life