Design for Adaptation in the Complexity

The 2022 Cumulus conference in Detroit at the College for Creative Studies is the second in the U.S. in more than 30 years of history and the first after a long global pandemic, which made us rethink how we meet, network and disseminate globally in new, creative ways. Accordingly, the topic selected revolves around the concept of adaptation, which is one of the properties of any complex system to survive and grow under the pressing global challenges, such as global warming, while reducing vulnerabilities and fostering resilience. As the call points out, climate change consequences are impacting not only our environment but human rights, poverty, inequity, global food security and health. They are calling for rapid action and adap- tation. Such an emergency, without precedent, requires bold and creative thinking.