Editorial: Pluriversal design as a paradigm

This track, organized by the Pluriversal Design SIG, aimed to discuss the idea that pluriversal frameworks represent a distinct paradigm – in contrast to the universal design paradigm. While important in their own right, these two paradigms (universal and pluriversal) deal with diversity and plurality in fundamentally different ways. We recognize the potential contribution of both paradigms to human flourishing. However, they are based on different worldviews and have different goals. This track welcomed papers that explore the conversation/argument. The 11 papers accepted have been divided into two sections. The first section examines pluriversal design as a localized practice (pluriversal practices from around the world). In contrast, the second section looks into the theory of pluriversal design and its potential to transform design practice and research.