Representation as an element of activation, development, and ‘reduction’ of complexity in the exploratory process of ‘critical design’

The essay explores the role of representation in "critical design" as a tool for managing complexity, fostering creative thinking, and imagining future scenarios. Representation is used not only as a technical means but also as a speculative practice to encourage critical reflection on the present. The text includes theoretical and methodological contributions related to design education and gamification as an approach to stimulate visionary and collaborative thinking.