Published Relive: Novel Design Approaches to Livingnes

The new volume in the Design International series, Relive: Novel Design Approaches to Livingness, explores novel design approaches for integrating the concept of 'livingness' into artefacts and design systems. The book compiles the findings of the RELIVE research project, which was financed by FARB (research funds of Politecnico di Milano) and developed within the Design Department at the Politecnico di Milano.

The book explores the theme of 'livingness' — that is, the quality of living and the incorporation of living materials and systems in design processes, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that It involves design, biology, and human-computer interaction (HCI). The aim is to propose new theoretical and operational perspectives for designing of living artefacts that can interact with the environment and users logic of mutual regeneration and care.

Through case studies, bibliographic analyses and experimental activities, the book introduces a new definition of 'livingness' and suggests design approaches that incorporate living materials and digital technologies. Of particular relevance is the account of the experiments conducted in three design workshops, two of which were hosted by the School of Design at the Politecnico di Milano, and one held in an international context.

These explored concrete applications in fashion, nautical design, health, and biological filtering systems. The book is a valuable resource for designers. Researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the potential of living artefacts and design practices that can activate regenerative futures, as well as new forms of relationships between humans and the environment.

Contributions: Annamaria Alabiso, Elena Albergati, Lucrezia Alessandroni, Arianna Bionda, Valerio Cantelmo, Giovanni Maria Conti, Fiammetta Costa, Nicla Guarino, Matteo Meraviglia, Luciana Migliore, Attilio Nebuloni, Valeria Regis, Ludovico Ruggiero.