Designing for Dignity: Elements of Practice

Dignity is a state of being, a quality of humanness inherent to each individual, respect for one’s personhood and how we all individually navigate, independently experience, and uniquely perceivethe world around us. Dignity in design, therefore, requires an intentional examination of the human experience—how we process information and connect with the world around us, how we fundamentally seek survival and pleasure in all we do, how we react in the presence of adversity and stress, surprise and delight. With this understanding comes empathy for what it means to navigate the world as complex, conscious, affectable human beings.Dignified Design recognizes the role of our built environment in supporting and fostering the healthof individuals, neighborhoods and communities. It acknowledges that nothing we design is neutral,as the places we inhabit shape our ideas about who we are and what we deserve. Drawing on multidisciplinary evidence and the lived expertise of end users, Dignified Design aims to create places that protect, promote, and celebrate the dignity of life.
ISBN 9781961856950. ORO Editions. hb. 200 pages. 23 x 23.5 cm.
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