Jare, Aishwarya (2023) Essay: Reflections on learnings and challenges of applying systemic design as a junior designer. In: Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design Volume: RSD12, 06-20 Oct 2023.

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Abstract

We live in a dynamic, complex world. The role of designers has become increasingly diverse. We now work on a wide variety of projects and topics spanning sustainability, energy transitions, policy, and public services. However, many designers lack the necessary mindsets, tools, and resources to effectively address the complexity of the challenges we face. Through my own experiences over the past four years as a student and then a junior Designer, I have recognised the increasing pressure and need for systemic thinking and design and have been striving to learn, apply, and advocate for it. This paper articulates these needs, reflections on my personal learning journey and the challenges encountered along the way. I conclude with suggestions for a critical question: How can junior designers deeply and sincerely equip themselves to tackle today’s complex and dynamic problems?

Item Type:	Conference/Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	systemic design, junior designer, learning, challenges, reflections
Divisions:	Faculty of Design
Date Deposited:	11 Mar 2026 20:42
Last Modified:	11 Mar 2026 20:45
URI:	https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/4899

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