CREATIVITY, DESIGN, AND DEMOCRACY

Abstract

In this paper, we propose an approach to establish a relationship between creativity in design and institutionalized democracy types according to individual ontology and the quality of representation. To conceptualize this approach, this paper addresses the question of how design can be a natural right and how can the capitalist system dull this right. This paper also examines the role of the quality of representation of consumers and introduces the importance of participatory design practices to satisfy real human needs based on the proposed concept of “right to design” and governance.

Keywords

• Democracy
• Design
• Creativity
• Representation
• Right to Design

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