Transdisciplinary Innovation in Design: Pathways to a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

This paper critically assesses the intersection of design, technology, and policy within the frameworks of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative. It explores transdisciplinary approaches to innovation in design that can address socio-economic and environmental challenges while laying the foundation for an economy centered on well-being. It discusses design’s role in cultivating resilient, equitable, and holistic societies, emphasizing health and education. The paper also highlights the necessity of global cooperation and strategic networking to forge futures that value sustainability and the aesthetics of design, echoing the European Green Deal’s vision. The discussion includes the democratization of technology through an inclusive digital society and the need for designs that adapt to global challenges such as climate change. Advocating for a paradigm shift beyond economic growth, this paper stresses the importance of prosperity that benefits both humanity and the environment. The conclusions propose a coherent, action-oriented approach that synergizes academic exploration with practical design and policy pathways, reflecting the transformative ethos of the NEB and aligning with the SDGs’ principles.