ABSTRACT
Embracing Complexity in Design (ECiD) is a unique interdisciplinary research programme with the objective of understanding the relationships between complexity and design in terms of scientific theories, methodologies, practice and social impact. The new science of complex systems is playing an increasingly important role in our society by providing radical new ways of understanding the physical, biological, ecological and social universe. Design itself is preoccupied with envisioning the future of such complex systems, creating innovative products, systems and solutions, and intervening in order to produce desirable effects. The Designing for the 21st Century research programme opened up this important new interdisciplinary research field and enabled our cluster to become world leader in this field.1 This chapter discusses the main insights and results of the second phase of the ECiD programme, highlighting emerging perspectives and opportunities.
