Abstract
As Relational Design (RD) grows in popularity, Casual Loop Diagrams (CLD) can complement RD in systemic analysis by visualizing relationships between variables. This study integrates CLD with RD within the context of longevity planning, which considers dimensions of financial, social and physical wellness. While RD maps static relationships, CLDs model dynamic interactions and feedback loops, enhancing innovation through a holistic and adaptive approach. By bridging relational and systemic perspectives, this preliminary study advances discourse in service design, system thinking, and research methodologies, demonstrating how RD and CLD contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of longevity planning. Findings emphasize the importance of relational perspectives in addressing the evolving challenges of longevity economies, shifting from linear problem solving to interconnected and relational strategies. This study highlights the role of design in fostering sustainable, socially engaged, and responsive longevity planning, offering insights for academia and practice in developing resilient, human-centered, longevity service frameworks.
Keywords
Relational Design, Causal Loop Diagram, Longevity Planning, Service Innovation, Service, Design, System Design, System Modeling, System Dynamic
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/nordes.2025.58
Citation
Lee, S.(2025) Design for Longevity: A Relational and Systemic Perspective, in Brandt, E., Markussen, T., Berglund, E., Julier, G., Linde, P. (eds.), Nordes 2025: Relational Design, 6-8 August, Oslo, Norway. https://doi.org/10.21606/nordes.2025.58
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Design for Longevity: A Relational and Systemic Perspective
As Relational Design (RD) grows in popularity, Casual Loop Diagrams (CLD) can complement RD in systemic analysis by visualizing relationships between variables. This study integrates CLD with RD within the context of longevity planning, which considers dimensions of financial, social and physical wellness. While RD maps static relationships, CLDs model dynamic interactions and feedback loops, enhancing innovation through a holistic and adaptive approach. By bridging relational and systemic perspectives, this preliminary study advances discourse in service design, system thinking, and research methodologies, demonstrating how RD and CLD contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of longevity planning. Findings emphasize the importance of relational perspectives in addressing the evolving challenges of longevity economies, shifting from linear problem solving to interconnected and relational strategies. This study highlights the role of design in fostering sustainable, socially engaged, and responsive longevity planning, offering insights for academia and practice in developing resilient, human-centered, longevity service frameworks.