Indisputably, design affects our lives as much as science and technology. But what determines design? Design may be seen as dependent on knowledge from other disciplines, but an understanding of design cannot be based on such knowledge alone.
Developing a satisfactory understanding of design requires serious philosophical reflections. The research in this field studies basic questions such as, What sets design practice apart from other types of practice? And design research from other types of research? This cluster also includes CEPHAD (Centre for Philosophy and Design).
