The Universe of Design
Horst Rittel's Theories of Design and Planning
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture
| Author: | Jean-Pierre Protzen, David J. Harris | ISBN: | 9781136970443 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jean-Pierre Protzen, David J. Harris |
| ISBN: | 9781136970443 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design.
When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning – where Rittel’s work was originally developed – to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel’s ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel’s within the framework of a discussion of Rittel’s theories and philosophical influences.
This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design.
When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning – where Rittel’s work was originally developed – to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel’s ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel’s within the framework of a discussion of Rittel’s theories and philosophical influences.
