Scalable Interactive Modular Systems (SIMS): sustainability for digital interfaces

Abstract

Abstract: Design and sustainability have long been reviewed and explored by designers, creators and policy makers. Despite the acknowledgement of the importance and need for sustainable design, little is known regarding the process that leads to one. It is important to recognise that sustainability is a system property and thus a systems perspective (including both micro and macro level changes) is necessary to fully appreciate and guide sustainable and innovative designs. SYSTEMATEKS (SIMS) is a forward thinking design concept/process that can inform sustainable and regenerative designs. The present paper demonstrates an application of SIMS (Scalable, Interactive, Modular (able) systems) for designing a digital interface that allows for visualizing key infrastructure information (i.e. Information regarding municipality and key economic factors associated with it). The findings demonstrate a successful application of SIMS process to guide and inform a truly flexible and resilience digital interface that is modular and scalable.