Lonneke Gordijn, co-founder of Studio DRIFT, spoke at designboom's "Room for Dreams" during Milan Design Week 2026, emphasizing the importance of recognizing non-human entities as active participants in design. She argued for a post-human approach to design that respects the agency of materials and machines, suggesting that design should be a collaborative process that listens to the "desires" of the environment rather than a mere expression of human control.
For a professional interested in design and architecture, Lonneke Gordijn's insights on the post-human future of design suggest a paradigm shift: embracing the agency of materials and machines as 'emotional carriers' can lead to more sustainable and innovative design practices. By acknowledging non-human entities' 'desires' and trajectories, designers can foster a collaborative creative process that respects both ecological and political dimensions, potentially transforming how we approach product design, architecture, and urban planning.