Design or "Design"—Envisioning a Future Design Education

Abstract

Challenging the common grand vision of Design, this article considers 'design' as a humble re-forming process based on evidence to substantiate its results. The designer is likened to a tinker who respects previous iterations of a design and seeks to retain what is useful while improving its performance. A design process is offered, illustrated with a real project example. The author argues for a reframing of 'design' as a sustainable, evolutionary process.