Design evolution
Objects population between extinction, permanence, and mutations
Abstract
Since ancient times, the populations of objects created by humans have formed a continuous chain that is constantly transforming in a coexisting form of archaeological and technological. The different categories of objects are subject to evolutionary processes influenced by cultural, historical, and artistic contexts and the evolution of materials and techniques. Like genealogical branches, artefacts can become extinct or hybridize through significant or minor changes. These changes involve modifications and replacements of parts and components, permanently altering their characteristics and identity. Therefore, product systems are subject to "mutations", similar to those found in living organisms. This contribution analyzes the similarities and differences between natural and artificial using the Darwinian analogy and then considers specific evolutionary cases inherent to the category of sessions.
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