This article explores a future where design is less human-centered, recognizing the limitations of our current focus. We speculate on a bio-centric future, envisioning dreams and goals that extend beyond sustainability. Our conviction is that we should not approach this future good night gently nor alone; instead, we must collaborate with other beings to expand the meaning of our universe. Inspired by science fiction, we explore ideas that teach us about a vibrant world eager to communicate, relate, and participate in our design processes. As researchers, we believe we are at a tipping point with the opportunity to redefine our beliefs, adjust our objectives, and shift our values towards designing a new ontology. We advocate for designers, artists, and creatives to move beyond basic sustainability or biomimicry towards a deeper, more meaningful engagement with other species. The article culminates in three pillars that serve as a framework for imagining and creating future worlds where humans and non-humans coexist in mutually beneficial relationships. This paradigm shift challenges us to reconsider our place in the world, not as dominant exploiters, but as collaborative caretakers. By adopting these principles, we can foster a more regenerative and inclusive approach to design, ultimately leading to a more harmonious existence with the natural world.

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Pillars of Ontological Biophilic Design

  • Sergio Davila Urrutia,
  • Tyler Fox

摘要

This article explores a future where design is less human-centered, recognizing the limitations of our current focus. We speculate on a bio-centric future, envisioning dreams and goals that extend beyond sustainability. Our conviction is that we should not approach this future good night gently nor alone; instead, we must collaborate with other beings to expand the meaning of our universe. Inspired by science fiction, we explore ideas that teach us about a vibrant world eager to communicate, relate, and participate in our design processes. As researchers, we believe we are at a tipping point with the opportunity to redefine our beliefs, adjust our objectives, and shift our values towards designing a new ontology. We advocate for designers, artists, and creatives to move beyond basic sustainability or biomimicry towards a deeper, more meaningful engagement with other species. The article culminates in three pillars that serve as a framework for imagining and creating future worlds where humans and non-humans coexist in mutually beneficial relationships. This paradigm shift challenges us to reconsider our place in the world, not as dominant exploiters, but as collaborative caretakers. By adopting these principles, we can foster a more regenerative and inclusive approach to design, ultimately leading to a more harmonious existence with the natural world.