Modes of Criticism 5 - Design Systems

On the constraints of systems in design

Within graphic design, the concept of systems is profoundly rooted in form.

Starting from a series of design research residencies in the context of the Porto Design Biennale, this volume proposes a variety of perspectives—social, cultural, political—to challenge this deeply ingrained tradition.

Contributors include Luiza Prado, Pedro Oliveira, ACED, Ruben Pater, Demystification Committee, Shannon Mattern, Ian Lynam, and Georgina Voss.

Edited and designed by Francisco Laranjo

Published by Onomatopee Projects, 2020

Softcover, 118 pages, 9 color and 7 b&w images, 5.4 × 8.25 inches

ISBN: 978-9-49-314821-5