A new designer paradigm: the role of the discipline in transformative time

In a world in profound transformation - economic, technological, environmental, social - the role of design, connected to the state of the art of contemporary, must innovate, investigating, in addition to the sphere of physical relationships, the digital and virtual ones, seeking, therefore, visionary solutions to new problems. In this situation we see the birth of design areas that aim to facilitate transformative processes, anticipating possible futures, thanks to a new set of skills and tools. The path of innovation for the discipline is complex and articulated and will require several years to be completed. The paper aims are to contribute to this ongoing discourse, considering the concept of transdisciplinarity as an element of redefinition of the characteristics and capabilities of this figure.