Katherine,
On Jan 23, 2012, at 12:13 AM, Katherine Hepworth wrote:
> The contributions made in these fields toward such systems could easily be defined as design.
I suppose so. I'm not interested in a fight over what can be called design or who can be called a designer.
> It may be that methods or knowledge specific to design disciplines can contribute to the disciplines or systems I mention above, but it's important to acknowledge what has been done, and is being done, in the established fields.
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> I get the impression from your email that you're curious about design methods in relation to broader politics.
Yes. The question is why designers are assumed to be the ones who should be taking on these roles. And what that would mean--are we talking about mechanical engineers or fashion designers or all designers?
Gunnar
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