Publisher's Synopsis
This, the second volume of DESIGN MATTERS is the continuation of the transitional theme of Vol.I concerning the educational and vocational relevance of Design philosophy and application.This volume will further explore and critique the greater 'macro' economic paradigm of present society in that of the monetary, legal and political institutions in relation to industrial behavior and resource utilization.Here transition concerns socioeconomic models of the present to those of the future by using design as an underlying theme in regards to socioeconomic evolutionary history so as to critique what appear to have come about by either design or contrivance in the evolution of the above wake of the above institutions and so having led society to its questionable and problematic present. In light of which further argument will be placed on what may now require to be designed, built, valued and sustained to that of the future.The socioeconomic factors of environment infrastructural design, capital accumulation and utilization and above all population growth will be included and discussed of their relevance. Again a body of case study material will be included for argumentative support which include a distinct reference to Futurism advocating scientific and technological applications in place of present monetary and political dictates for a future of sustainability and prosperity in accordance with the planet, by Design.Perhaps a first of it's kind. Written and researched from an educational perspective 'DESIGN MATTERS' aims to be an insightful, educational and entertaining read for the enthusiastic and curious about social progress and the part Design in all its fields have to play.
