Centre for Systemic Design
Designing for a Complex World
At the Centre for Systemic Design we design and develop new stories, concepts and future perspectives to hold on to.
We think it is urgent for social communities and organisations to embrace complexity asa new way of navigating today's turbulent world. To face challenges like global heating, rising inequality, geo-political unrest we need to be able to respond rapidly to situations. As a citizen, community, organisation or government. To get there, we need a lot of creative solutions and try outs.
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we creating them.
- Albert Einstein
Navigating Complexity Together
We take on the world's most pressing challenges—climate change, inequality, and systemic instability—by rethinking the way we work and live. Through research, design, and collaboration, we develop new stories, concepts, and strategies to shape the future.


From Ideas to Action
In our Metalab, we explore wicked problems, identify leverage points, and develop creative solutions. We test these ideas in real-world settings—Living Labs, Network Organisations, and Local Communities—bridging the gap between vision and implementation. Through keynotes, workshops, and consultancy, we share insights and empower others to navigate complexity.
Contact
We like to collab with smart, conscious and creative partners.
So please contact us if you want to collab in research or design projects.
Patricia van der Haak
patricia@centreforsystemicdesign.nl
+31 646865917
