This book examines the theoretical foundations of planning and design processes. It explores the work of Horst Rittel, who developed theories on "wicked problems" that are widely used today in fields like product design, architecture, planning, government, and software design. The book collects Rittel's previously unpublished work and discusses his philosophical influences and theories. It aims to continue teaching Rittel's work, which the author Jean-Pierre Protzen collaborated on for over 20 years with Rittel before his death.

2. CONSEQUENCE OF DESIGN
4.1. Technological Change and 4.2. Pathologies of Planning.
Part 4
Urban Structure
D E SI G N R E ASO N I N G
3.1. Structure and 3.2. Issues As 3.3. The Reasoning of
Part 3
Usefulness of Planning Elements Of Designers
Information Systems Information Systems
CONTENTS
WICKED PROBLEMS
Part 2
2.1. On the Planning Crisis
F O U N D A T I O N S
1.1. Reflections
On The Scientific 1.2. Science and 1.4. Seminar 2:
1.3. Seminar 1:
And Political Design Seminars: Images and
Modes of
Significance Of Introduction Message
Innovation
Decision Theory
Part 1
1.5. Seminar 3: 1.6. Seminar 4: 1.7. Seminar 5: 1.8. Seminar 6:
Communications Establishing Measuring Environments
Order Values and
Images
1.9. Seminar 7: 1.10. Seminar 8: 1.11. Seminar 9: 1.12. Seminar 10:
Design Models of and Models of and Conclusion
for Design I for Design II
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3. This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes
DESCRIPTION
of planning and design. When people – alone or in groups –
want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make
plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he
developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems"
– that are used in many fields today. From product design,
architecture and planning – where Rittel’s work was originally
developed – to governmental agencies, business schools and
software design, Rittel’s ideas are being used. This book collects
previously unavailable work of Rittel’s within the framework of a
discussion of Rittel’s theories and philosophical influences.
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4. AUTHOR BIO
Jean-Pierre Protzen is Professor of the Graduate School at the
University of California, Berkeley. He was Horst Rittel’s colleague
and collaborator for over twenty years and since Rittel’s death
in 1990 has continued teaching Rittel’s work at Berkeley.
David J. Harris was Protzen’s student at Berkeley, and his
dissertation, "Design Theory: From Scientific Method to
Humanist Practice," relied heavily on Rittel’s work. He currently
works as an editor and writing coach.
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5. saad aqeel alzarooni
Saad is passionate social designer
and ethnographic researcher.
His current research interests fall
mainly in applied knowledge
modeling for planning and
evaluation and visual thinking for
design research.
Links:
linkedin.com/in/saadaqeelalzarooni
contextualresearch.wordpress.com
ideaviz.wordpress.com
saadaqeelalzarooni.wordpress.com
issuu.com/saadaqeel
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