Taming Entropy: Systems Design for Climate and Change

Jakabfi-Kovács, Boglárka and Lányi, András (2024) Taming Entropy: Systems Design for Climate and Change. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 1 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 1649-1651. ISBN 978-952-7549-02-5

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Abstract

While design, by its very nature and purpose, strives to reduce entropy within artificial environments, entropy is concurrently on the rise, not only within the natural world but also within the realm of human existence. The segmentation of design, driven by increasingly specialized fields, gives rise to new layers of meaning while universal concepts become depleted. Is sustainable design merely another method of shaping commodities, or can it encompass a comprehensive systems perspective? Within this complex domain, the parameters governing its operation can be defined, offering a fertile ground for scholarly exploration. We invite contributions to the track "Taming Entropy: Systems Design for Climate and Change", where we aim to shed light on the leverage points of high efficiency within the design of sustainable systems.

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