Commons in Design

Commons in Design examines the growing influence of commons and acts of commoning in the design world, particularly in the context of resource scarcity, climate change, and the digitalization of everyday life. It explores community-based processes for collectively managing and organizing accessible resources—whether physical goods or shared knowledge—and their transformative impact on design practices.

This book delves into knowledge-based peer commons and participatory, networked, and open design processes. It critically addresses how these models challenge traditional design approaches, questioning designers’ roles, practices, and self-perceptions. Additionally, it considers how commons-based methods reshape education and collaboration within the field of design.

Commons in Design is an essential read for designers, educators, and anyone interested in exploring sustainable, inclusive, and innovative approaches to design in the age of sharing and collective resource management.