{"title":"Matthew DelSesto","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew DelSesto’s work invites readers into the vibrant intersection of \u003cstrong\u003edesign and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring how creativity shapes and responds to social dynamics. His books delve into the ways visual and material culture engage with contemporary issues, offering thoughtful perspectives on how art influences society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, DelSesto’s writing appeals to those interested in the transformative power of design and its role within the social imagination. His titles encourage a deeper understanding of design not only as an aesthetic pursuit but as a catalyst for cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"design-and-the-social-imagination-by-matthew-delsesto-9781350242944","title":"Design and the Social Imagination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can social theory help us all design solutions to address the social, political, and ecological challenges that confront us, and build more sustainable communities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesign professions have typically been associated with intervention and action, while social science has long been associated with thought and reflection. Design and social thought are too frequently considered distinct in terms of how theories can be applied in practice. \u003ci\u003eDesign and the Social Imagination\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the creative, action-oriented sensibility of design with the reflective, analytical capacities of the social sciences to offer models, ideas, and strategies for shaping the future of the world we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of global economic inequality, racism, and environmental degradation, designing with an understanding of our social reality is increasingly crucial to our survival. Matthew DelSesto explores current practices and discourses in areas of urban design, design for social innovation, environmental design, co-design, service design, and more, illustrating how thoughtful design can contribute in a more productive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a range of theory and practice from radical social thinkers C. Wright Mills, Patrick Geddes, Jane Addams, and W. E. B. Du Bois, his book shows us how design and the social sciences \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e interact in order to intervene in the crises we face today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455543787756,"sku":"9781350242944","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61yR6A8fQ8L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774781584"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-delsesto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}