About us

The 2026 Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium 'RSD15: Shades of Systemic Design' aims to explore the recognition and cultivation of multiple, coexisting ways of knowing and doing within systemic design. It focuses on Systemic Design Pluralism, methodological diversity, epistemic justice, intercultural dialogue, and the ethics of collaboration across boundaries.

Important Dates

Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Deadline for intent to submit
Fri, May 8, 2026
Deadline for Workshops, Interactives, and Call for Exhibit
Fri, May 22, 2026
Deadline for Full Papers, Short Papers & PhD Colloquium

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Sustainability
Systems Thinking
Design thinking
Systemic design
Geographies and ecologies
Pedagogies and methods
Visions and ontologies
Practices and tools

Call for Papers Description

The symposium invites contributions that align with the theme 'Shades of Systemic Design'. Authors are requested to submit intent to submit by April 24, 2026. Submission categories include Workshops & Interactives, Exhibits, Full Papers, Short Papers, and PhD Colloquium contributions.

Committee

Conference Chairs

Silvia Barbero

Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Amina Pereno

Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Asja Aulisio

Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Scientific Committee

Alexis Jacoby

University of Antwerp, Belgium

Sine Celik

TU Delft, Netherlands

Hannah Goss

TU Delft, Netherlands

Jotte de Koning

TU Delft, Netherlands

Praveen Nahar

NID, India

Jonathan Romm

AHO, Norway

Mari Suoheimo

AHO, Norway

Francesca Valsecchi

Tongji University, China

Wen Lu

Tongji University, China

Rosana Aparecida Vasques

ESPM, Brazil

Peter Jones

SDA board member