Relationality in Systemic Design

This #work_out_loud brings together a troupe of Australian-based systems/design practitioners fresh from RSD14 in Toronto to unpack insights on relationality in complexity, and explore what this means for evolving systemic design practice here at home.

At RSD14, the global design community is gathering around a pivotal question: how do we understand and design for relationality in complex adaptive systems? From research outcomes to practical interventions, the Systemic Design Association’s symposium explores pathways for systemic design thinking that acknowledge the intricate webs of connection that shape our world.

Now, we’re bringing snippets of those conversations home. This session is a space to digest, reflect and build on what emerged, considering how these insights might land within Australia's own dynamic design ecosystem.

The conversation will weave together perspectives from around the world with the realities of designing for change in Australian contexts. If you're working in human-centred or service design, systems change, social innovation, public sector innovation, community engagement, or trying to navigate complexity with more nuance and care, this is a chance to learn from international practice whilst grounding insights in our own design challenges and opportunities.

Featured speakers

Emma Blomkamp, New Know How

I support people to create kinder and fairer policies and services by building skills and knowledge in co-design and systemic innovation.

Leander Kreltszheim, Community Codesign and Research

I'm a social designer and researcher who lives, works, plays and rests on the unceded land of the Kulin Nation, Australia. I work alongside those who design for positive change to consider their own role in imagining more just futures for all.

seanna davidson, the systems school

i facilitate transformative learning experiences that build capacity in individuals, teams and collaborations for systems thinking and systems wayfinding so they can work towards better outcomes for the people and places they care about.

Tim Tompson, Snowmelt

I champion ideas that help us live better together. Using systemic design to shape organisations, places, markets and impact.