Designing Our Future : Redefining Design in the Age of AI for Sustainable Innovation / by Diana Olynick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olynick, Diana.

Series:

Design Thinking, 2945-7807

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable design.

Artificial intelligence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Apress : Imprint: Apress, 2026.

Summary:

Explore the field of “futures thinking” and systematically unpack its main design methodologies, such as scenario planning, strategic foresight, and speculative design. This book illustrates how AI tools and techniques can enhance and refine these approaches, and critically examines the intersection of AI with ethical and sustainable design principles. Integrating AI at the cross section of futures thinking and strategic foresight, this book goes beyond conventional boundaries, providing an unparalleled synthesis of AI with speculative and strategic foresight methodologies. You’ll discover that it’s not just about the tools and technologies; but about envisioning and shaping sustainable and ethically responsible futures. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of deep theoretical insights and practical application, Designing Our Future offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of futures thinking and strategic foresight coupled with actionable methodologies. This balance of depth and practicality sets this book apart in the field of futures studies and design thinking. You will: Understand the foundations and evolution of futures thinking, strategic foresight, and design Integrate AI into futures thinking methodologies and develop innovative and ethical design processes Apply theoretical knowledge of futures studies in real-world settings Create prototypes and strategies that are informed by futures design and AI integration.

Contents:

PART I: The Foundations of Design and Futures Thinking

1: The History of Design and Contemporary Design Thinking

2: The History of Futures Thinking

PART II: Exploring Futures Thinking

3: Core Concepts in Futures Thinking

4: Global Perspectives and Cultural Impact

5: Ethical and Sustainable Design

PART III: Integrated Futures Thinking Methodologies

6: Foundational Methodologies in Futures Thinking

7: Tools and Techniques for Futures Exploration

8: Strategic Foresight and Backcasting

9: Integration and Real-World Application

PART IV: AI in Futures Thinking: Opportunities and Challenges

10: AI and Futures Design Methodologies

PART V: Advanced Concepts and Methodologies

11: Interactive and Transdisciplinary Approaches with AI

12: Futures Design in Practice with AI

PART VI: Extending the Boundaries

13: Emerging Fields and New Frontiers with AI.-14: AI in Complex Environmental Futures Design

15: Philosophical and Mythological Perspectives on AI and Futures Design

PART VII: Societal Systems and Futures Thinking

16: Societal Systems in the Age of AI and Futures Design

PART VIII: Concluding Perspectives

17: Futures Studies: Looking Ahead in the Age of AI

APPENDIX A: Resources and Tools for AI-Enhanced Futures Design

APPENDIX B: Glossary of Terms in Futures Design and AI

APPENDIX C: Resources for Further Learning and Reading

APPENDIX D: References and Citations.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-88-6881-163-0

OCLC:

1572095728