Drawing unplugged: tracce, segni e disegni per mappare territori fragili attraverso il movimento lento

This paper collects some reflections, partly theoretical and especially practical, that are the result of analysis, exploration, design experiences within territories crossed by soft mobility paths. The emphasis is placed first of all on the importance of direct experience and movement as fundamental aspects for knowing places. Secondly, the role of drawing is analysed as a central activity of the knowledge process that allows to effectively incorporate, fix and translate knowledge of places’ essential characters and their translation into design indications. This reasoning is developed by referring to a special context, the one of fragile and marginal territories, where particular sensitivity and specific analysis procedures are needed to identify the most significant places, their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, the text provides some methodological and operational indications, for preparing drawings that can complete the experience and learning through movement, so as to more effectively define a design strategy.