Design for the New World
The DesignWISE tool is developed as part of the book Design for the New World. From Human Design to Planet Design written by Ida Engholm, professor at the Royal Danish Academy.
The purpose of the book is to introduce a new paradigm in design and design thinking, by shifting our approach from a human-centered perspective that is primarily focused on human scales, human needs, and desires, to a planet-centered perspective, in which design is always guided by the ambition to create a balanced coexistence between humans and the other species that make up the global ecosystem.
To achieve this aim, the book connects traditional design thinking with ongoing debates about the Anthropocene and innovative perspectives from systems thinking, systemic leadership, and indigenous practices.
The book intervene in current discussions within design research about what role design can play in the sustainable transition, by offering new methods and mindsets to handle the giant-scale complexity of the climate and environmental crises, as well as concrete tools to turn these theoretical reflections into a transformative practice.
Learn more about some of the thought models, theoretical ideas and concepts behind the book here. Order the book here
Critical Acclaim for Design for the New World
Ida Engholm has written a beautiful, insightful and inspirational book. What more could you ask for? Not only is this a significant design book, but it is also a striking and hugely motivational leadership book. Design for the New World offers one of the most compelling messages about how we can and how we must design, to achieve a new, sustainable and more just world.
- Steen Hildebrandt, Professor Emeritus of management studies at University of Aarhus and
and associate professor at Copenhagen Business School.
This epic book offers a paradigm-shifting solid and tangible guide to all interestedin being part designing a flourishing, thriving, regenerative world that aligns with the design principles of our magnificent planet. It gives the reader plenty of delicious nutrients to be able to design and dream into existence radical new design thinking, doing and being. This book is truly a ground-breaking design guide that I deeply hope will be embedded in curriculums all over the world. It has to if we want to stand a chance.
- Laura Storm, founder of Regenerators, World Economic Young Global Leader and co-author of Regenerative Leadeship.
Change is everywhere and change is apparent in our time. The World is goingthrough faster cycles of change than ever. The uncertainty levels are exploding and the horizons for classic planning are shrinking. Ida Engholm has written a book about how design fits into this new reality. She brilliantly shows us patterns, red threads and clues for bringing clarity and vision through design. Her astonishing
overview across the field of idea history, philosophy and design academics are mixed with actual, practical models and examples. I can highly recommend this book to leaders and designers across the World who wonder how we can make the field of design a key strategic pillar in adopting to the new reality of this time.
- Michael McKay, Head of Ørsted Design Center of Excellence, former Head of Global Design, PayPal.
A new dimension of design that emphasizes environmental and climate concerns has emerged. Design practice and design thinking are no longer operated in silos but closely connected to sustaining the planet we live in. Ida Engholm’s Design for the New World is one of the first design theory books that presents aholistic perspective of design and design thinking. This inspiring book demonstrates the focus of design being shifted from products to the planet – the greater whole that involves not only the environment but also the core values of being human in the complex world.
- Dr. Nithikul Nimkulrat, Associate professor and acting chair material art and Design, Canada.
Clarity, insight and hope for the future: what’s not to love about this book?
- Kate Fletcher, Professor of Sustainability, Design, Fashion, University of the Arts London
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