Psychedelics Design: Towards a New School of Practice
Psychedelic Design — v0.1
We continue to draft a psychedelic design philosophy rooted in psychedelic practice—mindful, intentional, and expansive approaches to creativity. From this foundation, we are articulate guiding principles for how design meets complexity and deepens connection.
These guiding principles are living narratives—probes to be tested, adapted, and reimagined across different contexts. As our work unfolds, we will continue to refine and reframe them through practice, reflection, and dialogue. We invite critique and collaboration to evolve this shared inquiry.
Beyond Linear Thinking
→ Towards Expanded Consciousness
From fixed, rational problem-solving to fluid states of perception that embrace ambiguity, multiplicity, and emergence.
Beyond Pure Rationality
→ Towards Intuitive Creativity
From privileging logic alone to integrating subconscious insight, intuition, and embodied knowing in the creative process.
Beyond Isolation
→ Towards Interconnectedness
From designing in silos to recognizing entanglement with ecological, cultural,
and more-than-human systems.
Beyond Static Outputs
→ Towards Transformation & Growth
From design as fixed deliverables to design as living processes that catalyze adaptation, healing, and evolution.