OCTOBER 5th, 2024

15th Annual Better World by Design Conference

@ Brown University & Rhode Island School of Design

WHY KNOTS?

In design, knots serve as a metaphor for the unifying force that intertwines disparate ideas, materials, and perspectives to create cohesive and impactful solutions. As designers, thinkers, and makers, we engage in a process that mirrors the crafting of knots, weaving together diverse strands to produce something greater than the sum of its parts. These threads of collaboration across cultures and disciplines highlight the balance between utility and artistry, symbolizing the fusion of form and function.

• Why is the act of doing or undoing considered an important task in our work?


• What are the 'knots' that we frequently encounter and manage in our work, and how do we approach untangling them?


• How do we combine utility and beauty?


• In what ways do knots symbolize the interconnectedness of various design elements, and how do we leverage this in our work?

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