Scenarios of sustainable well-being

The report explores the potential of design-orienting scenarios (DOS) for creating sustainable solutions and visions of well-being.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher:

Design Philosophy Papers

Authors: Ezio Manzini
Geographic focus: Europe, China, Global

Methods

The research method involved theoretical analysis of well-being and sustainability concepts, followed by practical design workshops in Europe and China to create scenarios for sustainable living.

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Key Insights

The research investigates how scenarios, particularly design-orienting scenarios, can aid in developing sustainable solutions for well-being. It critiques the current unsustainable models of well-being and proposes a shift towards context-based well-being with low material-energy intensity and high regenerative potential. The paper presents results from workshops in Europe and China, which produced scenarios for sustainable living, emphasizing individual and collective empowerment, care, and community building.

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