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planetary design

Commitment Santiago 2025

What is the role of design in the current planetary context?

How do we recognize the planet as the central agent of design?

Planetary design

PlanetaryDesign aims to establish new coordinates for action in design, trying to understand our role in this world in crisis as designers. In this first version, we’re writing an open manifesto at Commitment Santiago 2025.

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Why do we need a Commitment?

#1: Planetary time of crisis

Our world is currently facing an environmental, climatic, health, social, natural resource, economic, migratory and political crises. Through PlanetaryDesign, we can establish new ways of dialogue in these times, positioning planet Earth as a central actor in design decisions.

#2: Global Responsibility

Design holds a global responsibility to ensure that solutions are equitable and coordinated for all inhabitants of the planet, promoting well-being and equity. By integrating planet Earth as a central actor in our design decisions, we can foster a more conscious and responsible approach that benefits both people and the environment, ensuring a more resilient and just future for all.

#3: Finding Common grounds for the future

To effectively tackle global challenges, it is crucial to establish shared goals and frameworks that transcend individual and national interests. Finding common grounds through PlanetaryDesign fosters a collective approach to sustainable development, ensuring that actions are coordinated and mutually beneficial​.

#4: Overcoming Traditional Governance Limitations

Existing governance models, primarily based on nation-states, are insufficient for managing global issues. PlanetaryDesign encourages new forms of governance that are more inclusive, flexible, and capable of addressing complex, cross-border challenges.

#5: Integrating Technology Responsibly

With the headlong advance of technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and automation, there is a critical need for responsible integration that considers ethical implications and long-term impacts on society and the environment​.

#6: Global Interdependence and Complexity

The interconnectedness of global systems means that crises in one area can have far-reaching impacts. PlanetaryDesign offers a framework for addressing these complex interdependencies through innovative and inclusive solutions.

#7: Sustainability and Resilience

The design must prioritize sustainability and resilience, ensuring that our actions do not further degrade the planet. This includes creating systems and products that are regenerative and that contribute to the health of ecosystems.

PlanetaryDesign Team

Martin Tironi

Diseño UC’s Director. Centre de Sociologie de l’Innovation PhD.
FAIR Futures of Artificial Intelligence Research.
Marcos Chilet

Marcos Chilet

Designer & Professor at Diseño UC. 
Master of Arts in Interactive Media & Critical Media, University of London, Goldsmiths College.
Constanza Almarza

Constanza Almarza

Journalist. Subdirector of Communications, Outreach and Continuing Education at Diseño UC.
Marcela Mora

Marcela Mora

Professor at Diseño UC. Designer & Coordinator of PlanetaryDesign.
Animal Behaviour & Welfare Certificate, The University Of Edinburgh.

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