From greed to need: notes on human-centred design

This exploratory paper identifies some of the critical debates that have resulted in the city problematic. The context for this discussion is the need for transition from an approach to design that serves the few who are economically privileged, to a situation whereby design confronts some of the challenges associated with the less fortunate in our global society. A key outcome of the inquiry is that a better understanding of affiliation is essential if interdisciplinary design process is to succeed.