Workshop: The role of the designer in the disaster risk management process

The central goal of disaster risk management is to reduce the impact and cost of natural hazards, in human, environmental and economic terms. However, there remains a gap between natural and social science approaches, as well as risk reduction actions taken at national and local levels. How can design, in drawing equally upon art and engineering, contribute to and complement this complex playing field? This talk will illustrate some of the challenges (wicked problems) and highlight trends and opportunities while underlining key considerations. Examples of design in disaster risk management will be used to initiate and illustrate discussion regarding the role design and design thinking can play in disaster risk reduction.

Presenta
Saskia Van Manen

Saskia’s core interest is mitigating the effects of natural hazards through the use of innovative and transdisciplinary approaches in disaster risk management. Her current focus is the use of design to develop strategies that maximise community resilience.

Saskia is an expert in geophysics, volcanology, design and innovation.

Invita y organiza
Escuela de Diseño UC
Magíster en Diseño Avanzado MADA UC
Centro de Investigación para la Gestión Integrada de Riesgos y Desastres CIGIDEN

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