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Algorithmic Lace: Leveraging Mathematics In Design For Craft Resistance, Lisa Marks Jun 2024

Algorithmic Lace: Leveraging Mathematics In Design For Craft Resistance, Lisa Marks

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The mathematics of craft have created rich and diverse material cultures. Through craft, humans have shared a common language of patterns, proportions, and expressions inspired by the complexity of the natural world. We pass this knowledge on through generations, each time making things more complex and techniques more robust. This passing on of generational knowledge is one of the things that creates our individual cultural identities, however many crafts across the world are in decline. By analyzing the structure of crafts computationally, we can create a hybrid approach that lays a foundation for use in the 21st century. This paper …


Bridging The Gap: Data-Driven Design For Smart Cities, Raquel Corrêa Cordeiro, Manuela Rupp Quaresma Jun 2024

Bridging The Gap: Data-Driven Design For Smart Cities, Raquel Corrêa Cordeiro, Manuela Rupp Quaresma

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The concept of smart cities encompasses not just technological advancement but also citizen well-being and sustainability. However, the increasing data availability often leads to a technology-centric focus, neglecting integration with citizen participation. The design could bridge this gap by facilitating data translation and accessibility. Therefore, this study aimed to test a process for co-analyzing mixed data through collaborative activities and data visualization tools, immersing participants in the impact of weather on urban mobility. The data sources included quantitative data from the transport providers, social networks, and qualitative data from a diary study. The process revealed significant potential, with participants reporting …


Adopting A Hospitality Lens For Designing Mental Healthcare At Home, Jeanne Sintic, Josina Vink, Mari Skoge, Kristin Lie Romm Jun 2024

Adopting A Hospitality Lens For Designing Mental Healthcare At Home, Jeanne Sintic, Josina Vink, Mari Skoge, Kristin Lie Romm

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Increasingly, there is a shift toward bringing services that were originally provided in hospitals into the home. Healthcare designers have been supporting this movement by designing medical devices and home care services. However, there is a risk that such shifts simply medicalize the home and erode the valuable informal practices of care that already occur there. Using a research through design approach, we adopted a hospitality lens to understand the rituals of hosting at home and identify potential areas of hostility as mental health consultations enter the home in Norway. This research demonstrates the value of adopting a hospitality lens …


The Co-Design Participatory Power Pyramid, Euan Winton, Paul Rodgers Jun 2024

The Co-Design Participatory Power Pyramid, Euan Winton, Paul Rodgers

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This paper presents an innovative co-design participatory power pyramid, which foregrounds how people living with dementia (PLWD) are (and can be) involved in co-design projects. The pyramid provides a scale of participant involvement in co-design activities based on the premise that design is a process that encom-passes a series of interlinked activities, actions, and thinking that, when com-bined, result in a designed outcome. The co-design participatory power pyramid has been created to define and better understand the spectrum of co-design projects when working with PLWD. However, it is anticipated that the frame-work will be applicable to other co-design research practices. …


What Does Design Research Do?, Paul A. Rodgers Jun 2024

What Does Design Research Do?, Paul A. Rodgers

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This paper examines the aims, approaches, and impact of a selection of 62 con-temporary design research projects in the UK. Whilst there is general acknowl-edgement that design research can contribute to the social, cultural, environ-mental and economic fabric of a nation, there is little evidence (to date) that ar-ticulates clearly the specific impact(s) of design research. This work, conducted over a four-year period (2017 to 2021), involved working with over 2,000 design researchers. Building, maintaining, and articulating impact is vitally important in the current research funding climate in the UK where there are significant pres-sures for governments and organisations to …


Towards Empowering Cohousing Communities: Finding Balance With A Group Of Users-Clients Throughout The Architectural Process, Audrey Mertens, Louise Coniasse, Catherine Elsen Jun 2024

Towards Empowering Cohousing Communities: Finding Balance With A Group Of Users-Clients Throughout The Architectural Process, Audrey Mertens, Louise Coniasse, Catherine Elsen

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This paper explores the evolving role of architects in cohousing projects in response to environmental, economic, and social challenges. This research incorporates insights from semi-structured interviews in three Belgian case studies. The foundations and values of cohousing communities are tackled, highlighting shifts in architects' roles and challenges in working with groups of user-clients. In these cohousing processes, we found that the representatives of these user-client groups may not always share the full breadth of their negotiations with architects. Architects seem to miss out on some of the nuances, and some participants found that this approach left their voices unheard. Amidst …


Delinking Design: Decolonialidad & Transmodernidad In Future Design Education In Abya Yala, Ricardo Sosa Jun 2024

Delinking Design: Decolonialidad & Transmodernidad In Future Design Education In Abya Yala, Ricardo Sosa

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The work presented here interrogates the future of design education by presenting the early development of a new curriculum in a small rural university in the P´urhepécha region, Mexico. The new undergraduate program is created drawing from the literature on decoloniality and transmodernity to reimagine design education. The interplay between this early work and a systematic inquiry of coloniality leads to new ways of thinking about design education and design at large in this context. This work contributes to a South-South dialogue seeking to undo coloniality in creative pedagogical practices and to reimagine what it means to design and to …


Reimagining Care: Designing A Social Robot Companion For Alzheimer's Caregiving, Kimberly Mitchell, Xiaopeng Zhao Jun 2024

Reimagining Care: Designing A Social Robot Companion For Alzheimer's Caregiving, Kimberly Mitchell, Xiaopeng Zhao

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The global rise in Alzheimer's and dementia cases is a growing concern due to an aging population and age-related health issues. By 2025, there will be 7.2 million individuals aged 65 and older living with these conditions, an 11% increase. By 2040, the US will require a 235% increase in caregivers to meet the demand. While technology can't replace human care, it can ease the caregiving responsibilities. To address this, an interdisciplinary team collaborated with caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's to create an affordable social robot. This paper discusses the ethical considerations, functionalities, and accessibility of the robot. The …


Exploring The Role Of Design In The New Product Development Process Towards Circular Business Innovation: Systematic Literature Review And Future Directions, Benedetta Rotondo, Venanzio Arquilla Jun 2024

Exploring The Role Of Design In The New Product Development Process Towards Circular Business Innovation: Systematic Literature Review And Future Directions, Benedetta Rotondo, Venanzio Arquilla

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To safeguard our planet from the threats of resource depletion, pollution and climate change, a fundamental change in our production, consumption and lifestyle choices is required. Companies and designers play a central role in this transformation and are called to action by implementing New Product Development (NPD) processes for sustainable innovation. This systematic literature review investigates the intersection between product design, new product development process and sustainability, addressing critical questions: How does design influence the NPD process, driving companies towards circular innovation? What circular design practices have been integrated into NPD processes and how? The study provides a comprehensive examination …


Gender Code – A Narrative Ethical Glance At Women Developers In Finnish Information Technology, Aila Johanna Kronqvist, Rebekah Rousi Jun 2024

Gender Code – A Narrative Ethical Glance At Women Developers In Finnish Information Technology, Aila Johanna Kronqvist, Rebekah Rousi

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The Information Technology (IT) sector is the current Athens of all industry. It is no longer geeky, but chic, defining the modes and limits of modern civilization. IT in its numerous forms provides the vehicle of expression and citizenship in contemporary times. While more women designers and developers enter the field are they experienc-ing a stronger sense of equality? This paper reports a narrative inquiry that probed the experiences of women professionals in the IT field. Particular attention was placed on how females entered the field, the roles and tasks that they often found themselves undertaking, and social factors in …


Cultural Product Design Concept Generation With Symbolic Semantic Information Expression Using Gpt, Yang Yin, Shiying Ding, Xiyuan Zhang, Chenan Wang, Xinyu Li, Ruiyi Cai, Yuancong Shou, Yiwu Qiu, Chunlei Chai Jun 2024

Cultural Product Design Concept Generation With Symbolic Semantic Information Expression Using Gpt, Yang Yin, Shiying Ding, Xiyuan Zhang, Chenan Wang, Xinyu Li, Ruiyi Cai, Yuancong Shou, Yiwu Qiu, Chunlei Chai

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Products imbued with traditional cultural semantic information hold significance in commerce, culture, and the dissemination of information. However, the integration of implicit cultural semantics into the design process of cultural products poses a significant challenge. Key issues include the inaccurate expression of implicit semantics and the inadequacy of semantic information retrieval and inspi-ration. Therefore, we adopt a datadriven approach to achieve symbolic semantic expression in generating and inspiring design concepts for cultural products. In this paper, we utilize the generative pretrained transformer (GPT-3.5) as the base language model (PLM). By analyzing semantic information features in layers and mapping, we identify …


The Challenges Of Involving Child-Patients In The Development Of A Mobile Application For Their Participation In Pediatric Brain Care, Claire Verkijk, Kasia Tabeau, Kees Ahaus, Mathieu Gielen, Marie-Claire De Wit, Marie-Lise Van Veelen-Vincent Jun 2024

The Challenges Of Involving Child-Patients In The Development Of A Mobile Application For Their Participation In Pediatric Brain Care, Claire Verkijk, Kasia Tabeau, Kees Ahaus, Mathieu Gielen, Marie-Claire De Wit, Marie-Lise Van Veelen-Vincent

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Prior research shows that involving children in the development of technology is valuable, though challenging. Involving child-patients may come with additional difficulties, but as technology is gaining importance in (pediatric) care, it is important to uncover these difficulties. This paper identifies the difficulties of involving child-patients in the development of technology. We do so by reflecting on a project at the Sophia Children’s Hospital, where we involved 17 children (of which 12 child-patients) in developing a mobile application for their participation in pediatric brain care. Our identified challenges are related to the recruitment of child-patients and the need to adapt …


Material Experience And User Acceptance Of Mycelium Bio-Composite Insulation In The Construction Industry Through Interdisciplinary Co-Design, Simone Van Den Broek, Ilse Rovers, Florentina Calcan Jun 2024

Material Experience And User Acceptance Of Mycelium Bio-Composite Insulation In The Construction Industry Through Interdisciplinary Co-Design, Simone Van Den Broek, Ilse Rovers, Florentina Calcan

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Mycelium bio-composite exhibits remarkable versatility showing properties that are useful for the construction industry, including thermal insulation and acoustic isolation. Despite its potential, mycelium remains an unfamiliar material. To enable bio-designers to successfully implement mycelium bio-composite insulation, creating an understanding of potential users’ views on and experience of the material is important. To research this, an interdisciplinary co-design workshop was conducted with potential stakeholders focusing on interaction with, discovery of, and brainstorming about mycelium bio-composite insulation. The results showed that stakeholders mostly have a positive material experience with mycelium bio-composites and are open to acceptance. They predominantly viewed mycelium bio-composites …


Co-Creating The Spectacle: Identifying Design Dimensions Of Opening Ceremonies To Embed Participatory Approaches, Xinwei Wan, Virgilio Vasconcelos, Sandy Claes Jun 2024

Co-Creating The Spectacle: Identifying Design Dimensions Of Opening Ceremonies To Embed Participatory Approaches, Xinwei Wan, Virgilio Vasconcelos, Sandy Claes

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Opening Ceremonies of mega-events captivate a global audience and have the potential of nurturing a sense of community belonging among the population of the host country. From the visual identity to the stage design and its live media broadcast, such ceremonies unite different design practices. The underlying design processes usually depart from a top-down perspective, often prompted by specific social and political realities. As a result, inhabitants may experience a diminished sense of belonging. Participatory approaches are able to challenge oppressive power relations, and are increasingly deployed in mainstream media, yet the scale and complexity of the design of opening …


Unraveling The Sensorial Properties In Material Identity Innovation: A Study On Mycelium-Based Composite, Jiahao Wang, Sylvia Xihui Liu, Kun-Pyo Lee Jun 2024

Unraveling The Sensorial Properties In Material Identity Innovation: A Study On Mycelium-Based Composite, Jiahao Wang, Sylvia Xihui Liu, Kun-Pyo Lee

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) are promising bio-based materials. However, negative public perception of fungus-derived products due to fear of fungus and irregularity in surface and color remains a challenge. This paper explores the potential of MBCs in material driven design (MDD). It employs a comprehensive approach to examine the potential of sensorial properties for innovating material identity. The study utilized interviews and questionnaires conducted in a workshop setting, applying the Ma2E4 toolkit framework (Camera & Karana, 2018). The workshop had a diverse range of 27 participants from various disciplines. The research findings are used to enhance product design. The study affirms …


A Design-Stage-Oriented Framework To Introduce Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Design Education, Massimo Botta, Antonella Autuori, Ginevra Terenghi, Matteo Subet Jun 2024

A Design-Stage-Oriented Framework To Introduce Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Design Education, Massimo Botta, Antonella Autuori, Ginevra Terenghi, Matteo Subet

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are technologies that impact the skills and practices of the next generation of designers, presenting the chance to reimagine 21st-century design education. Having a structured knowledge that stands as a multidisciplinary reference for design education is still a challenging aspect of this re-imagination. The paper presents a design-stage-oriented framework for introducing AI and ML into design education. The framework structures taxonomies of AI tools, data types performed by these systems, AI capabilities and the stages of a design process. It leads to an interactive user workflow, serving as a foundational component that enables …


Co-Design Of A Loneliness Monitoring System With Older People And Stakeholders, Freya Probst, Wei Liu Jun 2024

Co-Design Of A Loneliness Monitoring System With Older People And Stakeholders, Freya Probst, Wei Liu

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Loneliness in later life has been associated with frailty and earlier mortality. Sensor-based monitoring systems aim to help identify and prevent more severe forms of social isolation and loneliness at old age. The technological development requires an understanding how to reach acceptance and usefulness of the proposed technology in the wider system by involving those it affects. In this co-design study, we engage people that experienced loneliness after the age of 65 and stakeholders to collaboratively design a loneliness monitoring system that is embedded in wearables and smart home furniture. Such involvement will help inform the technology design at early …


How Are Design Ideas Studied Over Time?, Michael Mose Biskjaer, Jonas Frich, Kim Halskov, Minke Nouwens, Peter Dalsgaard Jun 2024

How Are Design Ideas Studied Over Time?, Michael Mose Biskjaer, Jonas Frich, Kim Halskov, Minke Nouwens, Peter Dalsgaard

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This paper provides the first systematic overview of how existing research has studied the temporal aspects of design ideas. Reviewing a corpus of research literature on design ideas, we contribute an overview of prevailing methodological approaches for studying design ideas as they emerge and evolve over time. This includes an examination of key correlations between methodological aspects such as length of study, length of object of study, methods, and data collection types. We find that prior studies a) typically examine the development of design ideas during short sessions, b) often use controlled experiment setups, and c) rarely explore the relationship …


Pluriversal Design In One Situated Place: An Approach Rooted In The Interface Between The Local And The Global, Iris Y. Luo, Renata M. Leitao Jun 2024

Pluriversal Design In One Situated Place: An Approach Rooted In The Interface Between The Local And The Global, Iris Y. Luo, Renata M. Leitao

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This essay posits that a Place-Based approach is the prerequisite for fostering fruitful and mutually-respectful form of social design in the emerging paradigm of pluriversality – contextualized within the contemporary global order. The concept of "Place" serves as the nexus between the Local and the Global: it's where intermediaries reside, translation unfolds, and power dynamics intensify. By examining four historical phases from the pre-colonial period through post-modernity, this work looks into the evolution of the concept of Place and its role in the construction of power. This discussion encourages designers to ground themselves in the local, embedded within communities, while …


Decoding The Banana Fiber Craft Of Kerala Using A Shape Grammar, Nimmi Elizabeth-Thomas, Avinash Shende Jun 2024

Decoding The Banana Fiber Craft Of Kerala Using A Shape Grammar, Nimmi Elizabeth-Thomas, Avinash Shende

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The craft heritage of Kerala is situated in the usage of natural materials such as banana fiber. Due to the abundant availability of banana plants in Kerala, local craftspeople use the fibers to make products such as baskets, bags, and coasters. However, the number of banana fiber craft persons is acutely declining, posing a threat to this heritage and crafting knowledge. The customary knowledge transfer method, of working in close proximity with the master craftsperson for a significant period, has become impractical and limited now. Thus, we attempt to decode this crafting knowledge using a shape grammar, as a step …


Systemic Design Reasoning For Societal Transitions, Mieke Van Der Bijl-Brouwer, Sine Celik, Jotte De Koning, Alexander Nieuwborg, Nynke Tromp Jun 2024

Systemic Design Reasoning For Societal Transitions, Mieke Van Der Bijl-Brouwer, Sine Celik, Jotte De Koning, Alexander Nieuwborg, Nynke Tromp

DRS Biennial Conference Series

One of the emergent approaches towards designing (for) transitions and transformations is the application of systemic design: the integration of systems theories and practice with design theories and practices. Within this field we identified two dominant perspectives and associate practices: using systemic visualisations as a sense-making tool of complex challenges, and ‘designing from within’ by means of collective designing by system stakeholders. In this paper we introduce a third perspective and practice that we call ‘systemic design reasoning’. This perspective combines the abductive reasoning logic of design with various systems theories and practices to develop ‘systemic design rationales’. We developed …


Exploring More-Than-Human Worlds And Becoming With Living And Non-Living Entities Through Play, Filipe Pais Jun 2024

Exploring More-Than-Human Worlds And Becoming With Living And Non-Living Entities Through Play, Filipe Pais

DRS Biennial Conference Series

In recent years, we have observed the emergence of a variety of video games that allow their players to temporarily exist entangled in more-than-human worlds, becoming with other species and things. Informed and inspired by posthuman philosophies, this article examines three video games: Everything (2017), Stray (2022), and Endling - Extinction is Forever (2022). This analysis focuses on three key questions: 1) How are these games enabling players to become with non-human characters representing real-life organisms? 2) What kinds of knowledge do players gain about these worlds? 3) How to define a more-than-human playful experience? The article concludes by introducing …


Seaweaver: Integrating Cultural Craft And Materials Innovation For Artificial Reef Conservation Strategies, Leonardo Hummel Jun 2024

Seaweaver: Integrating Cultural Craft And Materials Innovation For Artificial Reef Conservation Strategies, Leonardo Hummel

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Coastal reef environments foster biodiversity through their complex topographies, which offer substrate and diverse habitats across trophic levels. While artificial reefs can mimic these functions and results, implementation barriers have historically limited their ability to address coastal habitat loss at scale. This research presents a novel method for artificial reef construction that combines hand craft weaving practices with artificial reef construction innovations. The design framework, dubbed “SeaWeaver,” meets the ecological criteria for reef topography through complex geometries inherent to woven forms while retaining the cost-efficiency, material simplicity and parametric variability of weaving crafts. The integration of simple electrochemical processes presents …


Exploring The Role Of Design For Organizational Learning In Community Interactions, Lorenz Herfurth Jun 2024

Exploring The Role Of Design For Organizational Learning In Community Interactions, Lorenz Herfurth

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This paper explores the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding organizational learning between communities and public bodies by reviewing current literature and research studies. Public institutions interacted with a number of different communities, demographics and cultures during the pandemic. What used to be considered inclusive approaches to engagement fell short of reaching those communities most exposed to the health risks associated with working in a pandemic. This working paper presents research into different thematic spaces that explore organizational learning between institutions and communities, and the role design might play in stimulating or inhibiting trans-formation in these relationships. Informed by …


Transitioning To A Circular Economy: A Gender- Sensitive Exploration Of Circular Consumption In Denmark And Southern Sweden, Tereza Keprdová, Diana Mîinea, Amalia De Götzen Jun 2024

Transitioning To A Circular Economy: A Gender- Sensitive Exploration Of Circular Consumption In Denmark And Southern Sweden, Tereza Keprdová, Diana Mîinea, Amalia De Götzen

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The dominant model of a resource-intensive linear economy has resulted in excessive production and consumption, leading to the depletion of natural resources and significant waste generation. Transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is crucial for achieving more sustainable production-consumption systems. However, the CE discourses have been dominated by technological and manufacturing solutions, with relatively less attention to developing circular consumption practices and establishing pathways for everyday participation. This article presents the findings of a Master's thesis that explored the gendered aspects of circular consumption and its challenges for individuals in Denmark and Southern Sweden. The research shows that a gender- …


Fostering Design Research Labs For Public Sector Innovation, Andrea Augsten, Lynn Harles Jun 2024

Fostering Design Research Labs For Public Sector Innovation, Andrea Augsten, Lynn Harles

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The public sector's digital transformation fosters collaboration and experimenta-tion, integrating design practices like design thinking, service design, and system design, notably in public innovation labs. Despite progress, these labs face chal-lenges in effecting change, transferring knowledge, and gaining cultural ac-ceptance. Public Innovation Labs (PIL) prioritize the common good, unlike profit-centric private counterparts. Design Research Labs (DRL), rooted in arts and de-sign, share this mission, offering a unique perspective on public sector innova-tion. Exploring the potential of DRLs in supporting public labs, this paper outlines criteria based on five DRLs in the German academic design context. It provides a new perspective …


Bridging Reality And The Reel: An Ar-Enhanced Application Model For Memorable Tourist Experiences, Hyunyim Park, Jingyi Cheng, Shuyun Wang Jun 2024

Bridging Reality And The Reel: An Ar-Enhanced Application Model For Memorable Tourist Experiences, Hyunyim Park, Jingyi Cheng, Shuyun Wang

DRS Biennial Conference Series

Over the past decade, the convergence of technology and entertainment has opened new avenues for improving the experiences of film enthusiasts and tourists alike. Focusing on merging reality and reel to enhance memorable tourist experiences, this paper introduces a comprehensive design model for developing smart film tourism applications. A qualitative approach was employed to explore the expectations and potential issues faced by film tourists throughout their journeys. Subsequently, insights are generated and translated into four key design aspects and corresponding features, integrating augmented reality technology. The convergence of elements within the model aims to facilitate a deeper connection between tourists …


Making Space Online: Situating Complex, Intersectional Identities, Dori Griffin, Brooke Hull Jun 2024

Making Space Online: Situating Complex, Intersectional Identities, Dori Griffin, Brooke Hull

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This co-authored visual essay explores our process of making space for ourselves online within the complexity of our intersectional identities. Individually, we’ve appropriated mainstream social media posts to share marginalized experiences, generate meaningful connections, and merge our personal and research identities. On Facebook, Griffin shares her experiences as a cis-female, invisibly disabled, neurodivergent design educator. On Instagram, Hull shares their experiences as fat, queer, trans non-binary design student. Together, using tools with low barriers to entry, we document how design educational praxis affords our marginalized voices access, or not, within physical and virtual design education spaces. As white authors, we …


Food Choices: What Is On Our Plates?, Ellen Gonzalez, Manuela Quaresma Jun 2024

Food Choices: What Is On Our Plates?, Ellen Gonzalez, Manuela Quaresma

DRS Biennial Conference Series

This study investigates the pivotal role of professional chefs as food designers, emphasizing informed decision-making, community engagement, and strategic partnerships in pursuing regenerative practices within food systems. Through participant observation in southeast Brazilian food service venues, we examine chefs' views and actions regarding the socio-political-environmental ramifications of their choices, including labor practices and ingredient sourcing. Businesses were selected based on their commitment to sustainable or regenerative ideals. Findings underscore the chefs' influence in thoughtfully selecting ingredients, suppliers, and labor, impacting territory health, community well-being, cultural preservation, and economic prosperity. This research contributes with practical insights for building a more equitable …


Parametric Design For Machine Knitted Patterns, Virginia Melnyk Jun 2024

Parametric Design For Machine Knitted Patterns, Virginia Melnyk

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: This paper explores the integration of parametric design principles with knitted pattern designs. The study aims to propose a process of how parametric design can be applied to generate dynamic patterns for manual knitting machine fabrication. Using Grasshopper in Rhino3D as a computational tool to develop knitting patterns, the study investigates the possibilities of creating customizability. The designs are translated from a Grasshopper to a knitting pattern that can be knit on a domestic kitting machine. The study demonstrates the development of a workflow between digital and physical making and design. The use of computational tools offers de-signers greater …