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  • Mapping Communication Design through the Web

    Article thumbnail: Mapping Communication Design through the Web
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    Design is by nature an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and fluid discipline (Cross, 1982; Friedman, 2003). To define what design is has proved to be a very difficult—if not impossible and meaningless—exercise (Friedman, 2000), making also the understanding of the evolution of both the design discipline and practice a complex challenge. A rapidly changing technological landscape increases the breadth of design both in geographical terms and by extending to new domains, merging with different and new disciplines. Communication Design especially, being closer to the information and the media spheres, is the most sensitive and receptive design area. Communication Design finds online a fertile ground for its growth and developments, thus the online environment and the Web especially can be explored, dug, and mapped as mirrors of that evolution. The aim of our research is to map through the Web the complexity of the intersections between design as a discipline and design as a field of practice. Our exploration and representation of the online design territory covered four online environments: Behance, Wikipedia, Google, and the websites of the top one hundred design universities. The study has been conducted by using digital, statistical, and visualization methods. This exploration seeks neither to confirm theories nor predict the future, rather, it wants to make explicit and observable what Communication Design has become today. It aims to screenshot the state of the art, the emerging paths, in order to understand where and how it is going to develop. The attempt is to make design as a complex phenomenon visible, through the construction of a set of maps and representations for professors, students, and associations. These representations are tools to trigger reflections on the discipline
    Creator/Author:
    De Rossi, Giulia and Ciuccarelli, Paolo
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    01/09/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/15/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • For Good Measure: The Role of Regulatory Records in Environmental Maintenance

    Document thumbnail: For Good Measure: The Role of Regulatory Records in Environmental Maintenance
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    This paper presented as part of the session "Infrastructures of Maintenance: Animals, Regulations and Expertise" at the Society for the History of Technology annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
    Creator/Author:
    Arnold, Hillel and Tansey, Eira
    Submitter:
    Eira Tansey
    Date Uploaded:
    01/05/2018
    Date Modified:
    01/05/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-27
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Design for Wellbeing: Generative Visual Music for Anxiety Reduction

    Article thumbnail: Design for Wellbeing: Generative Visual Music for Anxiety Reduction
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    In societies where productivity is prioritized over presence, anxiety abounds. The extensive and alarming effects of anxiety on the mental and physiological wellbeing of bachelor students inspired a cross-disciplinary team to tackle this problem. Using combined expertise in visual design, music technology, psychology, art therapy and mindfulness — a digital tool entitled “Modes” was born. The Modes digital tool is an atmospheric, introspective, and aesthetically sophisticated engagement of three senses: ophthalmoception (sight), audioception (hearing), and tactioception (touch). Through immersive interaction, mesmerizing visual and sound landscapes are generated in order to reduce anxiety in bachelor students. The two measurable outcomes of Modes are 1) the reduction of self-reported anxiety in bachelor students, and 2) the reduction of bachelor student heart rates. Interacting with the Modes digital tool is like playing in a sandbox of dynamic visuals and music. Users begin by selecting and entering one of three digital environments entitled Refocus, Chill, or Energize. Each environment (or mode) offers a unique set of visuals and music designed specifically for anxiety reduction. The design and functionality of Modes are rooted in tenets of mindfulness practice and Ayurveda — an ancient Indian healing system emphasizing inner balance as a method for maintaining health and wellness (Kiefer, 2016). The Refocus, Chill, and Energize modes aim to balance each of three governing principle of Ayurveda that regulate physiological activity. Ultimately, users may combat and control their anxiety in three targeted ways: by refocusing, chilling, or energizing.
    Creator/Author:
    Verba Fischer, Emily and Hebbeler, John
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/06/2017
    Date Modified:
    03/01/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Dada posters in a post-colony

    Article thumbnail: Dada posters in a post-colony
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    Graphic design is often seen in the commercial context and is discussed through topics linked to software and technology. When we look around us we can realise that billboards, banners, posters and most of the print that surround us in the public space are delivering messages of marketing, corporations, consumerism and other commercially inclined narratives. This, however, is not the only way to comprehend the practice of a graphic designer. Graphic design can take a socio-pedagogical and historical role and distribute alternative messages in the society which are not linked to money and consumption, unless education, reading and studying are considered consumption of sorts. It is obvious that graphic design is a powerful tool that shapes our understanding of reality. This happens through being exposed to the work. Posters are claimed to mirror societies by many theorists and most visual communication is mediated by a graphic designer. Thus, Bonsiepe stated already in 2005 in his speech Design and Democracy that there is an absence of questioning activities linked to design production. It is yet a relevant theme that research needs to approach; also in a post-colony where the printed poster is ubiquitous. A simple sheet of printed paper. A very simple but extremely complex and powerful. There lies an investigation that this paper will start. The outcome of this paper to share knowledge within the researchers about creating new meaningful pathways in understanding globally important practice of graphic design. Art and design are universally important.
    Creator/Author:
    Turtola, Niina
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/06/2017
    Date Modified:
    02/08/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Comparative research of childcare systems between Finnish Neuvola Service Design with Japanese services

    Article thumbnail: Comparative research of childcare systems between Finnish Neuvola Service Design with Japanese services
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    Article
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    The Japanese government has planned by 2020 to introduce the Finnish Neuvola System, a fundamental social childcare system that covers the period of pregnancy to child care. The purpose of this research is to clarify the conditions for high quality of Neuvola service, comparing childcare of Finland and Japan. First, the social systems of Finland and Japan, legal actions and other related social backgrounds are covered. Following this, the results are analyzed. Secondly, the results of interviews in Finland with Neuvola public health nurses and three typical Neuvola users, including a father, mother, and pregnant woman are presented. As a result of survey, six conditions were identified as the basis of Neuvola services: personal health checks, facility preparation, pleotropic care, communication through mutual dialogue, customized information and management of service provider quality. In a society where nuclear families are increasing, it is harder to care for children without someone’s support. In comparing Finnish and Japanese childcare systems, the Finnish system perceives childcare as a social matter. In the Neuvola System, people are always open to discuss about any worries or queries. In Japan, the system is closed toward personal matters and private treatment options are not adequate. This is a major factor in larger problems that exist in the Japanese system. The results are discussed in relation to previous studies of participatory roles in social health care services in the Japanese government and users of these services, leading to the proposal of a Japanese childcare service design.
    Creator/Author:
    HIRAI, Yasuyuki; SHIMOMURA, Moe, and MORITA, Yoshitsugu
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/06/2017
    Date Modified:
    01/30/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Speed Dating with Design Thinking: An empirical study of managers solving business problems with design

    Article thumbnail: Speed Dating with Design Thinking: An empirical study of managers solving business problems with design
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    Article
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    The concept of design thinking has received increasing attention during recent years, particularly from managers around the world. However, despite being the subject of a vast number of articles and books stating its importance, the effectiveness of this approach is unclear, as the claims about the concept are not grounded on empirical studies or evaluations. In this study, we investigated the perceptions of six design thinking methods of 21 managers in the agriculture industry as they explored employee and business-related problems and solutions using these tools in a 6-hour workshop. The results from pre and post-survey responses suggest that the managers agreed on the value design thinking could bring to their own domains and were able to articulate on how they can use them in solving problems. We conclude by proposing directions for research to further explore adaptation of design thinking for the management practice context.
    Creator/Author:
    Ringholz, David; Dhadphale, Tejas, and McKilligan, Seda
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/06/2017
    Date Modified:
    10/15/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Re-clarifying Design Problems through Questions for Secondary School Children

    Article thumbnail: Re-clarifying Design Problems through Questions for Secondary School Children
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    It is believed that secondary school students often define design problems in the design coursework superficially due to various reasons such as lack of exposure, inexperience and the lack of research skills. Questioning techniques have long been associated with the development of critical thinking. Based on this context and assumption, the current study aimed to explore the use of questioning techniques to enable pre-tertiary students to improve their understanding of design problems by using questions to critique their thinking and decision-making processes and in turn, generate more effective design solutions. A qualitative approach is adopted in this study to identify the trajectories of students during design problem identification and clarification process. Using student design journals as a form of record for action and thoughts, they are analysed and supplemented by hearing survey with the teacher-in-charge. From the study, the following points can be concluded: 1) questions can be a useful tool to facilitate a better understanding of the design problem. 2) The process of identification and clarification of design problem is important in the development of critical thinking skills and social-emotional skills of the students. 3) It is important that students are given time and opportunity to find out the problems by themselves. 4) Teachers can be important role models as students may pick up questioning techniques from teacher student discussions. 5) Departmental reviews and built-in professional development time for weekly reviews on teaching and learning strategies are necessary for the continual improvement D&T education.
    Creator/Author:
    Wei Leong, LEE; Hwee Mui, Grace KWEK, and Wei Leong, Leon LOH
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/01/2017
    Date Modified:
    02/08/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Conceptual Fashion and Media Research as site- specific Narratives

    Article thumbnail: Conceptual Fashion and Media Research as site- specific Narratives
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    Article
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    This paper introduces academic research into conceptual apparel and fashion narratives that are inspired by diverse art and media aesthetics for unique collection stories. Distinct photography forms the design continuum with photo-real imagery carefully mapped onto patterns, creating fabric textures and garment shapes. They concentrate in their content on investigating place and space as a shared environment. The actual design practice is therefore embedded in a reflective discourse that is driven by exploring textiles as a social, factual or cultural platform for meaning and narrative. Fabric is treated as a screen and canvas for a collage of visual information, cultural environment, collective memory and association. In contextualizing this multi-disciplinary approach, wider theoretical implications and readings of narrative imagery in textile, fashion design and art are cross-referenced. A focus is on particular limited editions as a research model and case study within this practice. Bespoke ranges have been commissioned by partners in creative industries that explore site-specific histories and new insights for design outputs. They have been exhibited at international fashion weeks as well as in museum and gallery contexts. As a second outcome they have also played an important role by being commercialized in an academic spinout company and intersecting research strategy with academic enterprise. This is referenced in this context as an underlying support structure for dissemination of above experimentation.
    Creator/Author:
    Zapp, Andrea
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    11/30/2017
    Date Modified:
    02/08/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • Research on the user behavior between China and USA elderly people in public space

    Article thumbnail: Research on the user behavior between China and USA elderly people in public space
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    The user experience difference between China and USA elderly people in using public space was discussed in this paper based on the questionnaire process. 1960 elderly people were selected from the four cities in Shanghai (China), Wuxi (China), New York City (USA), Cincinnati (USA) to complete the questionnaire, and the result shows the similarities and differences between the elderly people in China and USA. That is: The using frequency of the public space for the former is much higher than the later; the main purpose of the former in public space is sports and fitness, and relaxation is the chief choice of the later; weather condition and easy communication are the key factors for former to participate in public space, while timing is that for the later; all the elderly people in the two countries are favorite on the sports and fitness, but the party chatting is the feature of the former and the sightseeing is the feature of the later; the facility requirement is the most important attributes for the former to the public space, and the interaction design is the unique demands of the later, while the former had no interests on that demands. In the end, the reason for all the similarities and differences were analyzed in this paper, and the culture, the economics, as well as the politics factors were discussed in detail.
    Creator/Author:
    Wei, Na and Xin, XiangYang
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    11/30/2017
    Date Modified:
    02/08/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

  • The Extent of Transformation: Measuring the Impact of Design in Voluntary Community Sector Organisations

    Article thumbnail: The Extent of Transformation: Measuring the Impact of Design in Voluntary Community Sector Organisations
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    A Design for Service (DfS) approach has been linked with impacts that significantly alter touchpoints, services and organisational culture. However, there is no model with which to assess the extent to which these impacts can be considered transformational. In the absence of such a model, the authors have reviewed literature on subjects including the transformational potential of design; characteristics of transformational design; transformational change; and organisational change. From this review, six indicators of transformational change in design projects have been identified: evidence of non-traditional transformative design objects; evidence of a new perspective; evidence of a community of advocates; evidence of design capability; evidence of new power dynamics; and evidence of new organisational standards. These indicators, along with an assessment scale, have been used to succesfully review the findings from a doctoral study exploring the impact of the DfS approach in Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) organisations. This paper presents this model as a first-step to establishing a method to helpfully gauge the extent of transformational impact in design projects.
    Creator/Author:
    Young, Robert and Warwick, Laura
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    11/30/2017
    Date Modified:
    03/01/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International