It has been the essential process by which we have engaged the natural world and one other, in order to both survive and improve the human condition. Originally the process was simple and took place over long periods. As a result, designs were slowly realized and could be gradually assimilated into the ecosystem. As life became more complex and the rhythm of living became more staccato, stress and apprehension were created whenever there was a sudden and dramatic departure from the norm. Many problems today are ethically and aesthetically complex, not lending themselves to analytical solutions.
Specialization makes it more difficult to integrate complicated elements into comprehensive wholes.
When the pace of innovation was slower, there was more opportunity to understand and deal with change, giving us a perception of greater control. Mistakes were easier to discover and mitigate as well. Now, we must deal with more complexity within shorter, faster time frames. Advanced Design is a strategy for action in this modern environment. Advanced Design is a distinctive way of thinking creatively, and acting with intention to secure improvement and progress in human enterprises.