the universe of design

F O U N D A T I O N S

W I C K E D P R O B L E M S

D E S I G N R E A S O N I N G

C O N S E Q U E N C E O F D E S I G N

1.1. Reflections On The Scientific

And Political Significance Of

Decision Theory

1.2. Science and Design Seminars:

Introduction

1.3. Seminar 1: Modes of

Innovation

1.4. Seminar 2: Images and Message

1.5. Seminar 3: Communications

1.6. Seminar 4: Establishing

Order

1.7. Seminar 5: Measuring Values and

Images

1.8. Seminar 6: Environments

1.9. Seminar 7: Design

1.10. Seminar 8: Models of and

for Design I

1.11. Seminar 9: Models of and

for Design II

1.12. Seminar 10: Conclusion

3.1. Structure and Usefulness of Planning Information Systems

3.3. The Reasoning of Designers

3.2. Issues As Elements Of Information Systems

4.1. Technological Change and Urban Structure

4.2. Pathologies of Planning.

2.1. On the Planning Crisis

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This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design. When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning – where Rittel’s work was originally developed – to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel’s ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel’s within the framework of a discussion of Rittel’s theories and philosophical influences. D

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Jean-Pierre Protzen is Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley. He was Horst Rittel’s colleague and collaborator for over twenty years and since Rittel’s death in 1990 has continued teaching Rittel’s work at Berkeley. David J. Harris was Protzen’s student at Berkeley, and his dissertation, "Design Theory: From Scientific Method to Humanist Practice," relied heavily on Rittel’s work. He currently works as an editor and writing coach. A

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Saad is passionate social designer and ethnographic researcher. His current research interests fall mainly in applied knowledge modeling for planning and evaluation and visual thinking for design research.

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