This essay challenges a formalist definition of ‘systems’ in graphic design—often through fiction—and many dimensions of the discipline, from Instagram to competition.
Volume 5 of Modes of Criticism –Design Systems, with contributions by Francisco Laranjo, Luiza Prado, Pedro Oliveira, ACED, Ruben Pater, Demystification Committee, Shannon Mattern, Ian Lynam, Brave New Alps and Georgina Voss.
