The individual human being is the point of reference from which the de
sign and plan of a life take shape. This paper examines the essential
idea of design and plan as they may be applied to lifelong learning, w
ith special attention given to individuation and lifestyle. Further, i
t discusses the idea of a personal guidance system for one's learning,
professional and social development, which centers on a value base fo
r organizing one's designing and planning activities. (C) 1998 John Wi
ley & Sons, Ltd.