Curator Justin McGuirk emphasizes the need for a fundamental overhaul in design philosophy in response to the climate crisis. The upcoming More Than Human exhibition at the Design Museum urges designers to consider nature and animal needs, moving beyond a human-centric approach. The exhibition showcases creative solutions like insect-friendly pavilions and projects incorporating living organisms, such as oysters, into structures. These designs aim to promote ecosystem restoration, including efforts to revive coral reefs, thereby cultivating a symbiotic relationship between human design and the natural world.
Designer Justin McGuirk asserts that our human-centric approach to design must shift fundamentally to adapt to the climate crisis, emphasizing the importance of nature and animal needs.
The upcoming More Than Human exhibition highlights innovative design solutions aimed at restoring ecosystems, such as oyster-reinforced structures and seaweed installations, promoting harmony with nature.
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