Design Contributions for the COVID-19 Global Emergency (Part 1): Empirical Approaches and First Solutions

Abstract

This is a landmark publication for the field of design. It was catalysed by unprecedentedcircumstances, as designers around the world had to rapidly deploy their competencies instrategic problem-solving to help humanity in the fight against an invisible enemy during aglobal pandemic. In alliance with other disciplines, from medicine to mechanical engineering,from computing to anthropology, designers everywhere have addressed the challenges andproduced remarkable results through a diversity of initiatives. This Special Issue presents apeer-reviewed sample of these initiatives.