Transitional Design

Transition Design argues that stakeholder relations are the “connective tissue” within wicked problems, and and these nuanced “systemic relations” must be ‘mapped’ and analyzed to serve as the basis for problem resolution

systems interventions are likely to be more effective when material solutions are scaffolded by non-materials ones.

Try to think of both material and non-material interventions; some interventions might involve new technologies, new narratives/communications, new policies etc., while other interventions might involve changing behaviors, practices, assumptions, cultural norms or even worldviews (non-material). For non-material interventions, how can Transition De... See more

Interactions among the three levels (landscape, regime and niche) are social, technical, institutional, infrastructural and normative and involve both material and non-material factors.

Relationships of conflict or alignment can occur in a number of areas such as use of natural resources, economic issues, political/governance issues, technology and infrastructure but can also center around beliefs, values and cultural norms. Since all of these contribute to the problem in question, they can also become leverage points for positive... See more

Transition Design argues that living in and through transitional times calls for self-reflection and ‘new ways of being’ in the world in order to act as a catalyst for societal transition. This will call for self-reflection and learning which lead to new mindsets and postures.

The Niche : this micro systems level consists of individual actors, technologies, and local practices.