Our Identity: Design, Technology & Systems Thinking

We are DesignAndTechnology, an educational platform dedicated to exploring the profound intersection where design meets technology, guided by the principles of systems thinking.

Our mission is to empower learners, professionals, and organizations to understand and shape complex systems through historical analysis, robust technical frameworks, and human-centered design.

Our Core Values & Distinctions

  • Holistic Systems Thinking: We teach how to see the whole, not just the parts, connecting design decisions to technological outcomes.
  • Historical & Contextual Analysis: We believe understanding the past is key to innovating for the future.
  • Practical Technical Frameworks: We provide actionable tools and methodologies, not just theory.
  • Human-Centered Focus: Technology serves people; design makes it meaningful and accessible.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: We bridge gaps between design, engineering, business, and social sciences.

Our Experts & Team

Meet the minds behind DesignAndTechnology. Our interdisciplinary team combines deep expertise in design, technology, and systems thinking to build this educational platform.

Miss Fanny D'Amore II

Lead Systems Architect

Pioneers frameworks for complex system modeling and historical tech analysis. Focuses on making abstract concepts tangible.

Systems Theory

Kory Roberts

Head of Design Education

Develops curriculum that bridges visual design principles with technical implementation. Advocate for human-centered methodology.

Design Pedagogy

Tyshawn Becker

Technical Framework Director

Engineers the core technical infrastructure and interactive diagrams. Ensures robust, scalable learning tools.

Technical Systems

Dr. Alisha Chen

Research & Case Analysis Lead

Conducts in-depth historical case studies and develops the analytical frameworks used across our lessons.

Case Studies

Marcus Rivera

Documentation & Community

Oversees platform documentation, user experience, and fosters the learning community around systems thinking.

Knowledge Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is systems thinking in the context of design and technology?
Systems thinking is a holistic approach to understanding how different components within a design or technological framework interact, influence each other, and contribute to the overall behavior and outcomes of the system. It's a core methodology taught here to analyze complex problems.
How do your lessons integrate historical analysis?
Our lessons use historical case studies to trace the evolution of design principles and technological paradigms. This analysis helps identify patterns, successes, and failures, providing a deeper context for modern systems thinking and design decisions.
What kind of technical frameworks do you cover?
We explore frameworks for user-centered design, software architecture, interaction design, and sustainable systems. The focus is on frameworks that promote scalability, usability, and alignment with human and environmental factors.
Are the case analyses based on real-world examples?
Yes. Our Case Analysis section features in-depth studies of real products, services, and infrastructures. We deconstruct their design, technology stack, and systemic impact using diagrams and the methodologies taught in our lessons.
Is prior experience in design or coding required?
No. Our content is structured to be accessible to beginners while offering advanced insights for practitioners. We start with foundational concepts of systems thinking before moving to specific technical or design applications.
How can I use the search function to find specific diagrams or concepts?
The search feature indexes all content across Lessons, Case Analysis, and Documentation. You can search for specific diagram types (e.g., "feedback loops", "architecture diagrams") or concepts (e.g., "affordance", "modularity") to find relevant articles and visual resources.
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