My thesis explores rhythm as an interdisciplinary concept that offers an alternative to both scientific reductionism based on essentialist philosophy, and to our outdated modern problem-solving strategies. After outlining the concept of rhythm in process philosophy, I demonstrate how the science of complex dynamical systems makes the conceptual tools discussed readily available for design, thus illustrating how the concept of rhythm bridges certain theoretical and practical discourses. I conclude my thesis with an attempt to outline a rhythm-based, process-oriented design attitude.