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IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy

THE ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN (IED) LAUNCHES ITS ORIGINAL PODCAST

 

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) takes on the mission to explore the role of design in creating a more equitable and inclusive future with its itinerant podcast DesignXCommons. Hosted by Matilde Losi, a designer, editor, and curator, the podcast takes listeners on a journey through IED’s locations in Milan, Turin, Florence, and Rome – all from the comfort of a camper van. In each episode, Matilde welcomes a diverse range of guests – from sociologists and economists to designers, curators, and artists – who share their insights through thoughtful discussions, breaking down complex concepts while delving into how design might help us navigate today’s interconnected and often unjust world.

 

‘We live in an era of impasse – but extraordinary at the same time – because for the first time in human history there is a planetary culture. That is, we must start to recognize that, beyond all the violence and the tragedies that may have led to this situation, we have created platforms that allow us to communicate. Users can start from different assumptions but still, there is a culture that is shared by everyone. Which means that any cultural production can only be planetary,’ says Emanuele Coccia, philosopher and lecturer at École des hautes études en sciences sociales and guest of episode 0 of the DesignXCommons podcast: RESET.

IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy
Matilde Losi, the host of IED’s original DesignXCommons podcast during episode Play with historian Domitilla Dardi and architect Sabrina Morreale (Lemonot) | all images courtesy of IED

 

 

EDUCATION INTO ACTION: DRIVING SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

 

DesignXCommons embodies the belief that design is a transformative platform, capable of driving regenerative change for both society and the environment. This approach is rooted in the idea of ‘common goods,’ which refers to shared resources like land, water, forests, but also more intangible assets like knowledge, the internet, and social services. How we manage, share, and distribute these resources is a process known as ‘Commoning’ – a dynamic relationship that continually evolves between the resource and the community caring for it.

 

The podcast extends the design thinking embedded within the institute’s Master of Arts courses. These specialized two-year programs foster a continuous, dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in interdisciplinary projects with experts across various sectors. The curriculum emphasizes participatory governance models and sustainable practices, which are essential for managing shared assets and creating meaningful societal change.

IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy
DesignXCommons engages diverse guests to discuss how design can drive positive change

 

 

DESIGNXCOMMONS CHALLENGES THE BOUNDARIES OF DESIGN THINKING

 

Each episode provokes thoughtful discussions, covering essential and important questions like: What happens when we view knowledge as an interconnected system beyond traditional disciplines, how can we shift our perspective to see the world differently, and how do we ensure that today’s designs don’t become tomorrow’s problems? By challenging existing norms, DesignXCommons encourages listeners to rethink education, relationships, and systems – offering insights on how design can play a key role in navigating the complex, interconnected challenges of the modern world.

 

Ready to dive deeper? Tune in to the DesignXCommons Podcast for insightful conversations.

IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy
the conversations take place in a camper van, traveling between IED’s locations in Italy

IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy
video still from DesignXCommons Ep. 0 – Reset, with Beatrice Leanza and Emanuele Coccia

IED’s designxcommons podcast tackles global challenges in a camper van across italy
video still from DesignXCommons Ep. 6 – Experience, with Derrick de Kerckhove and Gregorio Comandini

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each episode dives deep into how design can drive transformative social and environmental change

 

 

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Emanuele Coccia, guest of episode 0: RESET | image © Frank Perrin
Emanuele Coccia, guest of episode 0: RESET | image © Frank Perrin
Beatrice Leanza, guest of episode 0: RESET
Beatrice Leanza, guest of episode 0: RESET
Yuri Kaban, guest of episode 1: Common Sense
Yuri Kaban, guest of episode 1: Common Sense
Simon Beckerman, guest of episode 1: Common Sense
Simon Beckerman, guest of episode 1: Common Sense
Giuliana Galli, guest of episode 2: Care
Giuliana Galli, guest of episode 2: Care
Michael Kaethler, guest of episode 2: Care
Michael Kaethler, guest of episode 2: Care
Angela Rui, guest of episode 3: Commoning
Angela Rui, guest of episode 3: Commoning
Marco Da Re, guest of episode 4: System Thinking
Marco Da Re, guest of episode 4: System Thinking
Didem Gurdur Broo, guest of episode 4: System Thinking
Didem Gurdur Broo, guest of episode 4: System Thinking
Sabrina Morreale, guest of episode 5: Play
Sabrina Morreale, guest of episode 5: Play
Domitilla Dardi, guest of episode 5: Play
Domitilla Dardi, guest of episode 5: Play
Gregorio Comandini, guest of episode 6: Experience
Gregorio Comandini, guest of episode 6: Experience

project info: 

 

name: DesignXCommons

organization: Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) | @ied_offical

host: Matilde Losi

guests: Beatrice Leanza, Emanuele Coccia, Yuri Kaban, Simon Beckerman, Suor Giuliana Galli, Michael Kaethler, Angela Rui, Massimo de Angelis, Marco Da Re, Didem Gurdur Broo, Domitilla Dardi, Sabrina Morreale, Derrick de Kerckhove and Gregorio Comandini

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