Tony Fry's Defuturing: A New Design Philosophy introduces a critical examination of design's role in creating unsustainability. The text argues that design history reveals a pattern of neglecting long-term consequences, leading to a "defutured" world. Fry proposes "defuturing" as a method to analyze and expose this pattern, advocating for a new design philosophy focused on sustainability. This involves rethinking design's relationship to time, power, and relationality, moving beyond linear thinking to embrace complexity and ethical responsibility. The work ultimately aims to transform design practice by fostering a deeper understanding of its impact and promoting sustainable alternatives.

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Fry, T. (2020). Defuturing: a new design philosophy. Bloomsbury Visual Arts. (pp.1-15)

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