Cultures du design numérique. Histoire des idées et enjeux contemporains

Published April 22, 2026

Contributed by 205TF

This book by Nolwenn Maudet explores the emergence of digital design as a distinct field since the second half of the 20th century. While rooted in various design disciplines, digital design is defined by its interactive and programmed nature. At a time when creating digital interfaces can seem reduced to assembling standardized components, the author offers an “archaeology” of the theories that have shaped the interfaces we use today. Each chapter revolves around a key question, highlighting both past and ongoing theoretical debates within the field.

By connecting historical ideas with contemporary issues, the book encourages designers and students to critically reflect on the habits and constraints that guide their work. It emphasizes that interfaces and the language used to describe them are not neutral: they embed political visions and technological imaginaries that deeply influence how we relate to digital environments and, ultimately, how we experience the world.

Éditions deux-cent-cinq used Cosimo and Yorick, both designed by Mathieu Cortat and distributed by 205TF.

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