Design for Global Challenges and Goals

Design for Global Challenges and Goals explores the role of design and social responsibility in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, presenting 10 design-led case studies and offering foresight into future research opportunities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book explores the developments, opportunities, and challenges for design research in addressing global challenges facing developing contexts, with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It delves into the role of design and social responsibility in achieving the SDGs and how design can contribute to development in developing regions. The book presents 10 design-led case studies that address various SDGs, ranging from reducing poverty and hunger to improving health and well-being, promoting gender equality, developing more sustainable cities and communities, encouraging responsible consumption and production, and tackling climate change.

Furthermore, the book addresses the future of design research in global challenges, offering foresight into emerging trends and opportunities for researchers. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the state of the art of design research that addresses the SDGs, making it valuable for researchers, practitioners, and students who aim to make their research impactful in addressing global challenges.

The book is organized into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to the SDGs and the role of design in achieving them. It highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of considering the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of development. The second part showcases the 10 design-led case studies, each of which presents a unique approach to addressing a specific SDG. The case studies are accompanied by detailed analysis and insights, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with each goal. The third part explores the future of design research in global challenges, including emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities. It provides recommendations for researchers and practitioners to enhance their contributions to achieving the SDGs.

Overall, Design for Global Challenges and Goals is a valuable resource for anyone interested in design research and its potential to address global challenges. It offers a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the role of design in achieving sustainable development and provides practical examples and recommendations for researchers and practitioners.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367568511