Design, Philosophy and Making Things Happen

Drawing from the work of Dewey, Wittgenstein, and Heidegger, this book aims to relate a series of philosophic insights to the practice of engaging in design research for change.

Brian S. Dixon is Head of Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, Belfast.

Prologue: The Entwining of Design and Dynamic Knowledge Production Introduction: Design Research, Philosophy and Some Radical Philosophers 1. Positioning: Working with Context in Experience 2. Processing: Making a World Together through Meaningful Inquiry 3. Producing: Knowing Value Conclusion - Understanding the Boundaries, A Justificatory Narrative and What Next?