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Teaching To Transfer Causal Layered Analysis From Futures Thinking To Design Thinking, Peter Scupelli Oct 2023

Teaching To Transfer Causal Layered Analysis From Futures Thinking To Design Thinking, Peter Scupelli

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We live in an exponentially changing world. Design educators are challenged to teach new design methods to productively engage with society’s ongoing problems such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the unfolding climate disaster, zero-carbon lifestyles, nuclear disarmament, etc. Such societal-level problems require both short-term design action and strategic long-term vision goal alignments. How might design educators teach new design methods effectively and efficiently within already packed design education curriculums? In this paper, I describe a required design futures course that teaches an experimental form of design, called Dexign Futures, it merges design thinking with futures thinking. The often unstated goal …

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Places Of Worship Digital Information Dissemination Design Strategy In Communication Ritual View, Yihong Lin, Meiling Zhou Oct 2023

Places Of Worship Digital Information Dissemination Design Strategy In Communication Ritual View, Yihong Lin, Meiling Zhou

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Based on the ritual concept of communication, this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Places of worship space design and cultural communication and inheritance in the digital era based on six classic Places of worship interaction cases and proposes five spatial design and interaction design strategies: personalized communication rituals leading to emotional resonance opportunities, interweaving multi-level media to create a cross-dimensional panoramic presence perception, creating a herald of faith with symbols, maintaining cultural order with solemn rituals and interpretations, and constructing a continuous narrative context of Places of worship space.

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Systemic Design For Sustainable Community Care For Older Adults: A Case Study In Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Wen Lu, Amina Pereno, Silvia Barbero Oct 2023

Systemic Design For Sustainable Community Care For Older Adults: A Case Study In Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Wen Lu, Amina Pereno, Silvia Barbero

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various industries across the world, leading to changes in industries and the widespread adoption of teleworking networks. As countries transition from urban lockdowns to community lockdowns, community telemedicine has become a crucial agenda item. The pandemic has posed an unprecedented health challenge, particularly for older adults with chronic diseases due to its highly contagious nature and prolonged duration. The aim of this paper is to explore the impact and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic governance model on older adults care in the Turin A.S.L.TO3 community. This paper was conducted within the methodology framework of …

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Digital Cultural Heritage Conservation: Sampling Stilt Houses In Tai O Village, Daniel Elkin, Chi-Yuen Leung, Norah Xiaolu Wang, Wai Yeung Yan Oct 2023

Digital Cultural Heritage Conservation: Sampling Stilt Houses In Tai O Village, Daniel Elkin, Chi-Yuen Leung, Norah Xiaolu Wang, Wai Yeung Yan

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This paper discusses a digital conservation project in Tai O Village, Hong Kong. The research initiative uses a combined LiDAR and photogrammetry scanning technology to document a sample of architecturally distinct stilt houses in Tai O. These buildings support intangible cultural heritage of Tanka fishing culture, and are themselves tangible cultural heritage that is under threat of degradation or possible clearance in the future. This paper presents an effort to digitally preserve physical conditions in twenty of Tai O’s stilt houses, and discusses the steps and considerations of researchers’ digital conservation workflow. The paper contributes to scholarship as a description …

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Combining Evaluation Grid Method To Investigate The Attractions Of Traditional Crafts In Taiwan, Jyun-Li Chen, Yu-Chen Chen, Hsi-Jen Chen, Chen Peng Oct 2023

Combining Evaluation Grid Method To Investigate The Attractions Of Traditional Crafts In Taiwan, Jyun-Li Chen, Yu-Chen Chen, Hsi-Jen Chen, Chen Peng

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The study integrated the attractions of traditional crafts in Taiwan and explored the relationship among attractions. Results from eleven studies covering seven types of crafts, were summarized and classified using the Evaluation Grid Method (EGM) framework, which helped in creating an EGM chart outlining the attractions of traditional crafts in Taiwan. Additionally, we calculated the number of crafts that mentioned each attraction and investigated the connections among the Actual charm characteristics. The findings revealed that seven types of crafts referred to Unique material appearance, while six types of crafts were related to Creative. It was found that the attractions of …

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A Study On Technology Acceptance Model Of Ai Speakers Among Middle-Aged People, Yun Jing, Ryoichi Tamura Oct 2023

A Study On Technology Acceptance Model Of Ai Speakers Among Middle-Aged People, Yun Jing, Ryoichi Tamura

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This study focuses on China, which is entering an aging society. The aim is to investigate the acceptance of smart speakers among middle-aged Chinese people through an online questionnaire. To achieve this, a new analytical model was developed using the technology acceptance model as a template. Structural equation modeling was conducted to quantitatively analyze the data, taking into account differences in whether or not middle-aged people have used smart speakers and gender for categorical discussion. The study identified the different concerns of these groups regarding smart speakers and examined the relationships between different potential factors. Finally, design concerns for improving …

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Sonic Memories: Towards A Participatory Memory Archive, Pinar Yelmi Oct 2023

Sonic Memories: Towards A Participatory Memory Archive, Pinar Yelmi

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This short paper puts forward the outcomes of the workshop related to information visualization for the archive of memories linked to urban soundscapes. Memories as well as urban soundscapes are integral parts of cultural heritage and deserve to be protected for maintaining cultural identity. It becomes very urgent to start protecting especially those which are at risk of getting lost in current daily life conditions that have been changed due to the pandemic. This study was carried out by employing a collaborative visualization design workshop method which is a user-centred workshop structure for gathering ideas on information visualization. The main …

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Ontological Design Approach For Alternative Soil-Human Relations, Taku Onozato, Hiroto Okuda, Dajiro Mizuno Oct 2023

Ontological Design Approach For Alternative Soil-Human Relations, Taku Onozato, Hiroto Okuda, Dajiro Mizuno

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Design for Sustainability has expanded to systemic issues, now discussed alongside complex, comprehensive design theories. Designs for the Pluriverse, based on Transition Design, advocates an ontological shift from dualistic environmental perceptions. Unlike dualistic approaches, ontological designs focus on the "relationality" of building relationships between objects and things. This study aims to explore designs promoting relational understanding of materials from a Relational Ontology perspective. The authors try designing soil ontology in urban ecosystems, considering relationship building with soil in the median strip through dematerialization/rematerialization approaches. The study is grounded in ontological design's theoretical framework, emphasizing knowledge production through the design practice. …

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Designing Adaptable Consumption: A New Practice To Foster Food System Transitions., Hannah Goss, Nynke Tromp, Rick Schifferstein Oct 2023

Designing Adaptable Consumption: A New Practice To Foster Food System Transitions., Hannah Goss, Nynke Tromp, Rick Schifferstein

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In recent years, more designers have been engaging in transitions for which design activity is used to develop innovations that steer change. However, little is known about how designers develop innovations to foster change along a desired transition path. In this short paper, we explore how designers can develop joint innovations that steer a transition of the Dutch food system to embrace flexibility and cater to enough. We present a new practice called Adaptable Consumption, which aims to realign food safety, quality, and sustainability. Based on our preliminary findings, we discuss how our process inspires reflections on the transition and …

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How To Adopt Design Thinking Within Organizations? Mapping Facilitators To Activate An Organisational Transformation Path., Gianluca Carella, Michele Melazzini Oct 2023

How To Adopt Design Thinking Within Organizations? Mapping Facilitators To Activate An Organisational Transformation Path., Gianluca Carella, Michele Melazzini

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Design Thinking is increasingly at the centre of organisations' discussions: more and more are trying to implement it. However, it has been seen that adopting Design Thinking requires deep processes of organisational change that many companies often fail to do. Over the years, the scientific community debated the benefits of Design Thinking and the barriers that companies may face during its adoption. On the other side, few and embryonic contributions have been made on how to support companies in this adoption. Through an exploratory analysis, analysing ten companies that have been adopting Design Thinking for several years and with tangible …

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Looking For The True Nature Of Academic Research On Design: A Systematic Review Of 27 Phd Theses, Samuel Danzon-Chambaud, Rose Dumesny Oct 2023

Looking For The True Nature Of Academic Research On Design: A Systematic Review Of 27 Phd Theses, Samuel Danzon-Chambaud, Rose Dumesny

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The launch of PhD programs in design constitutes yet another milestone that helped settle the field as an academic discipline of its own. As the line between scholarly research on design and design practice can sometimes be perceived as being thin, we believe these theses may hold some truth as to what is making them distinct from each other. To look—so to speak—for the key tenets of academic research on design, we retrieved almost 7,000 references off 27 dissertations, to see which authors were the most cited. We then reflected on the significations it bears. We found that, often, scholarly …

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Introducing Hope In Design For Health And Well-Being, Arefe Jasbi, Marikken Høiseth Oct 2023

Introducing Hope In Design For Health And Well-Being, Arefe Jasbi, Marikken Høiseth

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Health and well-being are fundamental aspects of life, directly impacting the quality of life. Hope is a phenomenon that significantly relates to the quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to introduce hope in the context of design for health and well-being. By exploring the intersection of design, health, and hope, we can create outcomes that are not only functional and address immediate needs but also increase resilience and foster a sense of optimism and empowerment to users and communities. We provide reflections on how this elevation in design can cultivate strengthened communities through improved healthcare interventions.

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The Existence And Potential Of Woven Banana Stalks Furniture In Trangsan Village Indonesia, Lik Endang Siti Wahyuningsih, Minako Ikeda Oct 2023

The Existence And Potential Of Woven Banana Stalks Furniture In Trangsan Village Indonesia, Lik Endang Siti Wahyuningsih, Minako Ikeda

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Furniture handicrafts made from banana stalk fibers as a raw material have a huge opportunity as an export commodity. In addition, this furniture craft has various advantages including the abundance of natural fiber raw materials, its relative cheapness, and the easy production process without the need for expensive tools or machines. However, even with cheap raw materials, the selling be quite competitive, considering aspects of better design, engineering, and production process development. This research reveals the problem existing furniture handicrafts that use banana stalk fiber and the potential that can be developed from existing crafts, both in the production process …

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Fears, Desires And Visions Of Prague Residents: Transition To Age-Friendly Community Centres In 2050, Lijun Chen Oct 2023

Fears, Desires And Visions Of Prague Residents: Transition To Age-Friendly Community Centres In 2050, Lijun Chen

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The rapid global trend of ageing is forcing all aspects of society to systematically transition to offer a more inclusive and healthy old life for elderly people. While the need for transition has been agreed upon at many levels, the question of how to actually make a systematic transition is still a proposition that needs to be discussed in depth, particularly in the field of design. Based on the workshop “Transition Design – Age-Friendly Community Centres 2050” held in Prague in 2022, this paper explores the fears, desires, and visions of Prague residents for their local community and environment, and …

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Preliminary Study Of Participatory And Nature-Inclusive Design Approaches, Giulia Gualtieri, Oana Druta, Evert-Jan Velzing Oct 2023

Preliminary Study Of Participatory And Nature-Inclusive Design Approaches, Giulia Gualtieri, Oana Druta, Evert-Jan Velzing

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This paper aims to develop a working strategy for a larger research project to help urban designers shift their human-centred design practices to a more nature-inclusive approach. The interest in developing innovative design perspectives that incorporate nature stems from the need to address the challenges of biodiversity loss by adopting a perspective that prioritises the needs of non-human species. The methodology used presents an analysis of participatory and nature-inclusive design approaches and examines how they have been conceptualised and operationalised. A final discussion reflects on the importance of advancing the development of a nature-inclusive design discipline that focuses on the …

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Cross-Device System Design Based On Stylized 3d Map For Intangible Cultural Heritage In Yunnan Of China, Chenxin Zhang, Shan Wang, Ziyun Tang, Luojue Li, Xukun Shen Oct 2023

Cross-Device System Design Based On Stylized 3d Map For Intangible Cultural Heritage In Yunnan Of China, Chenxin Zhang, Shan Wang, Ziyun Tang, Luojue Li, Xukun Shen

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Yunnan Province boasts a rich cultural heritage, owing to its unique geographical location, topographical environment, and multi-ethnic background. However, existing digital preservation methods have limitations in presenting a large volume of information about Yunnan's intangible cultural heritage (ICH) to a global audience in a visually appealing way. In response, we propose a stylized 3D map-based approach that incorporates Yunnan's natural environment to display a substantial amount of ICH information. Our information visualization design aims to enhance users' interest and understanding of the ICH. To provide a more engaging experience and to cover more application scenarios, we designed a Cross-device Display …

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A Systems Thinking Approach To Codesign At A Montessori School, Anna Chekhman, Martin J. Bunch, Shital Desai Oct 2023

A Systems Thinking Approach To Codesign At A Montessori School, Anna Chekhman, Martin J. Bunch, Shital Desai

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In this study, systems thinking and codesign principles are applied together to develop a process framework to identify leverage points for an intervention in a new Montessori school. We show how a series of codesign workshops with children, parents, teachers, and management generated insights into the importance of collaboratively codesigning with stakeholders while applying Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). This approach demonstrates the advantages of incorporating diverse perspectives and fostering group coaction. These findings add to the limited literature on the practical applications of process-focused SSM, as they have informed the development of a step-by-step plan for forthcoming data collection sessions …

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Product Design For Cultural Digitization - The Example Of Salt-Making Portrait Bricks From The Han Dynasty In China, Wenwen Yang, Shuang He Oct 2023

Product Design For Cultural Digitization - The Example Of Salt-Making Portrait Bricks From The Han Dynasty In China, Wenwen Yang, Shuang He

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An emerging area of interest is the creation of digital cultural studies products that combine digital narrative techniques with traditional culture to create new consumption hotspots. In this context, this paper focuses on the salt-making portrait bricks, which were a pictorial version of the Han dynasty encyclopedia and reflected the lives of Sichuan people during the Qin and Han dynasties. This paper aims to integrate an interactive AR scanning experience and the Salt Island game into toy brick products to expand the cultural popularization of the salt-making portrait bricks. Users can experience a sense of accomplishment from the cultural science …

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The Role Of Service Design In Designing And Developing Ai Applications: Scoping Review, Yi En Isabel Tan, Jung-Joo Lee Oct 2023

The Role Of Service Design In Designing And Developing Ai Applications: Scoping Review, Yi En Isabel Tan, Jung-Joo Lee

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Designing AI products presents novel challenges that traditional design methods may be insufficient to tackle. With a growing shift from design of "products" to "services", service design is a promising approach to facing these new and unique challenges. However, little research has been done to understand how service design may contribute, or to identify how it might have been adopted and used in existing projects where AI solutions were designed. This research performed a scoping review on extant publications that highlighted two things: challenges faced by designers that perceived a role of service design, and how service design has been …

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Educating The Mindful Designer: Exploring Mindfulness Practices In Design Education, Alberto Iberbuden Oct 2023

Educating The Mindful Designer: Exploring Mindfulness Practices In Design Education, Alberto Iberbuden

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Mindfulness has become a phenomenon of interest in the design research community due to its positive effects on a broad range of human qualities and experiences relevant to the field. However, research intersecting mindfulness and design education is still in its infancy, leaving unanswered questions about the nature of this relationship and its potential integration into design education. We addressed this gap through a theory-based analysis of relevant literature in the field. First, we synthesize the transferable applications of mindfulness into design educational practices within a four-dimensional framework: 1) mindfulness-based pedagogical tools; 2) enhanced reflective practices; 3) enhanced creative experiences; …

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A Systemic Perspective On Designing For Well-Being In Dementia Care: Learning From The Case Of Dementia Friendly Communities, Xiaolin Shen, Daniela Sangiorgi Oct 2023

A Systemic Perspective On Designing For Well-Being In Dementia Care: Learning From The Case Of Dementia Friendly Communities, Xiaolin Shen, Daniela Sangiorgi

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This paper aims to analyse the potential contributions of design from a systemic perspective of well-being in dementia care and to identify areas for intervention. Specifically, the authors first provide a systemic perspective of well-being in dementia care from three levels: individual, network, and community. Then using Dementia Friendly Communities as a case study, the authors summarise three contributions areas: (1) Involving - shifting the focus from deficits and burdens to remaining capacities and contributions; (2) Connecting - enhancing service inclusivity and building care service network; and (3) Fostering - activating resources within and beyond the community. The authors then …

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Measuring Designers ‘Use Of Midjourney On The Technology Acceptance Model, Shuhan Shen, Yuetong Chen, Min Hua, Mai Ye Oct 2023

Measuring Designers ‘Use Of Midjourney On The Technology Acceptance Model, Shuhan Shen, Yuetong Chen, Min Hua, Mai Ye

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The study uses Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to gain insights into user reaction to the new Midjourney model. While earlier studies had applied the TAM model to different applications, the TAM framework has not been used in AI-Generated Content applications like Midjourney. The study aims to analyse the relationship between the variables of TAM including Image, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Attitude, Behaviour Intention and Actual Use. The participants include 100 designers in which 60 of them have used Midjourney before. The results reveal a strong positive correlation between the actual use of Midjourney and the Perceived Ease of …

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Developing Future Kitchen For Older Adults: A Model And Participatory Design Approach Based On Literature Review And Ethics Framework, Zhidiankui Xu, Hua Dong Oct 2023

Developing Future Kitchen For Older Adults: A Model And Participatory Design Approach Based On Literature Review And Ethics Framework, Zhidiankui Xu, Hua Dong

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The kitchen is a vital space in households and is closely related to the health and well-being of older adults. With the continuous development of technology and society, the future kitchen faces more challenges and opportunities. How to create a future kitchen suitable for older adults through design has become a pressing issue. Informed by literature review and inspired by a latest ethics framework for ageing research, this paper proposed a model for future kitchen design for older adults. Furthermore, a preliminary participatory design method combining design metaphors and enactment is proposed to help participants understand and express their relationship …

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Digitalized Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation – Reinventing The Design Practice Of Hong Kong Men’S Cheongsam, Haze Ng Oct 2023

Digitalized Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation – Reinventing The Design Practice Of Hong Kong Men’S Cheongsam, Haze Ng

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Hong Kong Cheongsam Making Technique is an important and critically endangered intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Hong Kong. Its high-standing cultural value and essentiality of urgent preservation have been authenticated by the progressive inscriptions onto the regional and national representative list of ICH. However, the current inheritance, especially that of men’s cheongsam, based on the conventional practice is considered inefficient. A practice reinvention is therefore needed. Digitalization and computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies provide a feasible approach to reinvent the practice. This practice-led constructive design research aims to translate the implicit knowledge of the veteran tailors into systematic formulas and …

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Unpacking Dominant Design: A Critical Analysis Of Power And Dominant Discourse In Design, Maya Chopra, Chiara Del Gaudio Oct 2023

Unpacking Dominant Design: A Critical Analysis Of Power And Dominant Discourse In Design, Maya Chopra, Chiara Del Gaudio

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This paper discusses how current dominant discourse in Design, which includes knowledge, systems, artifacts, processes, and tools, works to promote reductive forms of identity. It does so by examining how Dominant Design operates and how its practice affirms, reproduces, and circulates structures of oppression. More specifically, the concept of Dominant Design is presented and explained by outlining its relationship with power structures. Then, three principles that characterize and sustain Dominant Design, and reinforce its operations of oppression are described: institutionalization, universalism, and solutionism. These principles show how when we rethink design practices towards social justice, a profound understanding and engagement …

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Adapting Future Designer Curricula: A Comparative Analysis Of Design Future Skills In Learning Outcomes, Emily Wright Oct 2023

Adapting Future Designer Curricula: A Comparative Analysis Of Design Future Skills In Learning Outcomes, Emily Wright

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There is a rising imperative for design education programs to better prepare graduates for the challenges of the future job market. Future work contexts forecast rising complexity which requires designers to upskill in cross-disciplinary collaboration as well as adapt to the demands of data-driven and agile design. The challenge and constraints of revising curricula, let alone introducing significant change, cannot be underestimated. This paper presents the AIGA Designer 2025 as a framework tool to assess the effectiveness of a non-traditional design education program. A comparative analysis of learning outcomes was undertaken with three case studies within an Australian university design …

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The Language Of Tables: Pneumatic Interface Design For Physical-Digital Experiences, Hanjie Yu, Qiong Wu Oct 2023

The Language Of Tables: Pneumatic Interface Design For Physical-Digital Experiences, Hanjie Yu, Qiong Wu

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In the future, the integration of digital and physical worlds will continue to become increasingly intertwined. As a result, intelligent products will be ubiquitous in people's living environments. Consequently, it is a significant design topic that is worth investigating to explore interaction methods beyond traditional screens, utilizing everyday objects and integrating intelligent technologies into people's daily routines. In this paper, we explore the integration of new materials, novel manufacturing technologies, and traditional room tables in the context of future home settings. We investigate the combination of inflatable tangible interfaces, instantiated by silicone rubber, with hard surfaces. Specifically, the table surface …

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Designerly Activity Theory Supporting Research-Through-Design, Mithra Zahedi, Virginie Tessier Oct 2023

Designerly Activity Theory Supporting Research-Through-Design, Mithra Zahedi, Virginie Tessier

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We base this paper on the assumption that design research and practice carry gaps that tends to slow down their mutual enrichment. To reconcile both, we share our ongoing research project that explores how activity theory can contribute to design research. First, we present an adaptation of the activity theory model for design activities. In particular, we developed the model and a related template to support students' learning experiences as part of their workshop projects. Several teams of design students were solicited to test and participate in the various phases of our research project. They were invited to monitor their …

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Designer Empathy In Virtual Reality: Transforming The Designer Experience Closer To The User, Amy Grech, Andrew Wodehouse, Ross Brisco Oct 2023

Designer Empathy In Virtual Reality: Transforming The Designer Experience Closer To The User, Amy Grech, Andrew Wodehouse, Ross Brisco

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Empathy is a key driver for designers to unlock their user’s perspective. However, its multi-dimensional nature can be detrimental to the design process; therefore, a structured approach is vital. The current emergence and capabilities of Virtual Reality (VR) technology have inspired this research to explore how designers can achieve the optimal level of empathy required to produce innovative design solutions. A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with design engineers working with industry was performed to analyse current challenges in empathic design and identify how VR can address such challenges. The study highlighted that communication and resource factors were the main …

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Ai Promotes The Inheritance And Dissemination Of Chinese Boneless Painting——Research On Design Practice From Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Zunfu Wang, Fang Liu, Changjuan Ran, Mohan Zhang Oct 2023

Ai Promotes The Inheritance And Dissemination Of Chinese Boneless Painting——Research On Design Practice From Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Zunfu Wang, Fang Liu, Changjuan Ran, Mohan Zhang

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"Boneless painting", also known as "mo gu hua", is an ancient Chinese painting technique with a history of over a thousand years. However, due to the complexity of drawing techniques and the influence of popular culture, the general public has relatively little knowledge of this painting technique. Current static exhibitions in art museums are not effective in generating interest or understanding. The lack of audience and inheritors has caused this cultural heritage to gradually decline. In this paper, we leverage the power of AI to break the traditional static exhibition format by generating dynamic videos of boneless painting, attracting more …

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