Description
What does it mean to apply design methodologies and tools to the territory? the research D4T – Design for Territories of the Design Department of the Politecnico di Milano proposes some answers to this question, organizing applied research experiences of recent years into a system. Through an in-depth study of three dichotomies – theory / practice, tangible / intangible, competition / collaboration – the research has outlined the possible roles of design as a territorial agent. The book collects the outcomes of this research together with relevant essays and project experiences, developed by professionals in the field of culture and strategic communication, experts in the field of social innovation and sustainable development.