Design Anthropology in Context

This book explores the broad territory of design anthropology, covering key approaches, ways of working and areas of debate and tension. Highlighting the importance of design as a topic in the study of contemporary culture, it is valuable reading for students and scholars of anthropology and design as well as practitioners.

Adam Drazin is an associate professor at University College London, where he convenes the Studio of Material Life. His other work explores cultures of home and care, the anthropology of Romania and the new materials revolution.

Introduction Part 1: Why, What and How? 1. Why should anthropology and design engage? 2. What is design culture? 3. What is design materiality? 4. How do design anthropologists work? Part 2: Heuristic Ways of Knowing 5. Contexts 6. Value 7. Futures 8. Archaeologies of the Future 9. Epilogue