The Universe of Design - Horst Rittel's Theories of Design and Planning (Paperback, New)

This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design.

When people a " alone or in groups a " want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories a " including his notion of "wicked problems" a " that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning a " where Rittela (TM)s work was originally developed a " to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittela (TM)s ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittela (TM)s within the framework of a discussion of Rittela (TM)s theories and philosophical influences.