In a world marked by disintegration, collapse, and radical shifts in meaning, the act of publishing has emerged not merely as a dissemination of information but as a profound philosophical, technological, and anthropological gesture — one that holds the potential to shape realities, forge solidarities, and sketch the outlines of futures not yet realized. Publishing,…

Transition design, as outlined by Irwin, Kossoff, Tonkinwise, and Scupelli (2015), offers a framework that aligns with the urgency of publishing practices oriented toward systemic and cultural shifts. They argue that “design must evolve from problem-solving to problem-framing, from short-term solutions to long-term transitions” (p. 6). This essay approaches publishing through the lens of transition…

On the paradoxes of resistance, co-optation, and the aesthetics of dissent In recent years, the field of design has experienced a notable shift—a swelling chorus of critical voices emerging from within its own ranks. Designers have turned to publishing not only as a mode of self-expression, but as a method of critique: books, zines, panels,…