Beyond Human Centred Design
Summary
It emphasises empirical analysis and place-based forms of knowledge to understand the human causes, vulnerabilities and impacts of environmental change, and thus to inform societal responses to the sustainability challenges that society now faces. This echoes the approach of design research that we specialise in: investigating human experience and behaviour in particular context through different layers and scales, finding opportunities for improvements and innovations. Apart from acquiring new concepts and theories to enhance our practice, we also need to keep an eye on the emerging technology that has played an important role in exploring new ways to understand animal behaviours and make informed decisions in urban planning that is good for people as well as other life forms. For the sake of those with whom we share this planet – human and otherwise – we all need to make different choices about how we interact with other species and natural resources.” – Behavioural Insights Team Societies, governments and businesses are made of people. We, as a dominant stakeholder on earth, have the power to change and turn the tide of the current environmental crisis, inspire people to view and interact with nature differently.