Carlo Bramanti's Book Explores Intersection of Design and Conspiracy Theories

Visual designer Carlo Bramanti has published a book titled 'Conspiratorial Design. Information design for the bigger picture,' which examines the connections between information design and conspiracy theories. Bramanti argues that both fields share a tendency to seek comprehensive narratives and patterns within complex systems, despite design typically aiming for clarity while conspiracy theories often create confusion. The book includes contributions from Silvio Lorusso and analyzes historical and contemporary examples, such as works by Sture Johannesson, Dylan Louis Monroe, and Emory Douglas. Bramanti introduces the term 'Conspiratorial Design' to describe this overlapping territory, suggesting that understanding these mechanisms can inform discussions about knowledge systems. The publication is presented as a critical study that approaches conspiracy theories without prejudice while acknowledging their societal impact.