This volume focuses on the dynamic systems of creativity and culture within diverse design fields, merging theoretical reflections, case studies, methodologies, technologies, tools, and original practices. Twelve essays underscore design's role in sustainability, emphasizing local growth, community revitalization, and the co-creation of cultural, economic, and social values. In today's global society, crises in productive cycles, amplified by COVID-19, have accelerated change and influenced behaviors. Digital technologies have transformed the media landscape, bridging the gap between designers and stakeholders and expanding possibilities in both real and virtual domains. As a new era emerges, this book revisits concepts like sustainable culture, inclusive sociality, and participation in cultural heritage as a common good. It proposes a holistic approach to the Anthropocene Age's challenges, highlighting creative industries' importance in local development and community engagement.
By adopting multidisciplinary approaches, the volume seeks to inspire new models for cultural engagement and community development, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future. It redefines issues like accessibility, multiculturalism, and inclusion, reshaping the social and political positioning of the cultural system.