Design and Philosophy: A Book to Reflect on and Build Bridges Between Thinking and Doing
On May 15, the University of Azuay and its publishing house presented the book "Design and Philosophy: Transdisciplinary Exercises for Understanding Design and Architecture," an event in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The event was attended by authorities, teachers, administrative staff and students from our institution, family and friends of the authors, and the general public.
Throughout its history, design has developed in constant interaction with other disciplines. This book, written by Giovanny Delgado, Diego Jadán, Roberto Landívar, Genoveva Malo, Anna Tripaldi, Toa Tripaldi, Santiago Vanegas, and Silvia Zeas, proposes a transdisciplinary approach, exploring the relationship between design and philosophy to broaden its conceptual framework.
The meeting began with remarks by Francisco Salgado, rector of the University of Azuay, who reflected on the close relationship between science and philosophy, affirming that one cannot exist without the other. He noted that philosophy gives us the ability to reflect on the art of living and, in this sense, emphasized that the book presentation represents a significant conjunction of this critical and autonomous thinking, which he considered one of the most important acts in life.
The presentation of the work was led by Ana Cravino, a PhD in Architecture from the University of Buenos Aires, who addressed the audience remotely. During her address, she shared that this work represents a necessary reflective exercise, an invitation to rethink the connection between both disciplines, and a valuable contribution to understanding how philosophical thought can enrich the practice of design.
The official book launch was led by Giovanny Delgado and Diego Jadán, representing the authors. In their remarks, they emphasized that this work dares to observe the discipline from both within and without, questioning its limits and opening up new perspectives. They emphasized that transdisciplinary work does not consist solely of bringing together diverse voices, but rather of undertaking a true process of reciprocal translation, in which languages, methodologies, and sensibilities confront, challenge, and mutually enrich each other.
