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An Exploration of Some Aspects to Consider When Opening Futures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

I. A. Ortega Alvarado
I. A. Ortega Alvarado*
Affiliation:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
*
isaac.a.o.alvarado@ntnu.no

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This paper follows the form of an essay, it offers a narrative review inquiring conceptually about opening futures. The main research question is: What concepts could help elucidate the new position of designers when futures are open? Four branches of literature from design are addressed, considering their core approaches: participation, infrastructures, systems thinking, and narratives. Focus on these four approaches could lead to profound discussions about what it means to open futures and the current relevance of expert design.

Keywords

complex systemscollaborative designdesigner's skillsparticipatory design

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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 2: DESIGN2022 , May 2022 , pp. 2155 - 2164
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