This book reports on interdisciplinary research and practices in communication, interior, fashion and product design, highlighting strategies for systematizing the design approach in a global, digital world. It gathers a selection of chapters written by the authors of the best articles presented at the 7th EIMAD conference, held online on May 1415, 2020, from Portugal. The works were chosen for their particular link to contemporary concerns in terms of identity, health and well-being, social inclusion, sustainability, education and environment and, among others. They cover and bridges between important aspects of design education, research and practice, as well as creativity and emerging technology, offering a timely perspective and a source of inspiration to researchers, professionals and educators in design, product development and related fields.

Highlights strategies for systematizing the design approach Covers developments in design practice with an impact on people's quality of life Discusses applications in education, product development, and online branding

Inhalt
Creativity, Design and Design Thinking a human-centred ménage à trois for Innovation.- The Double Diamond Model: In pursuit of simplicity and flexibility.- The Spirit of the Place: challenges for the Design education in Portugal in XXI century.