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INTERACTION DESIGN THEORY SEMINAR 5th semester

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"Sweet Dreams are Made of This" proposes to dive into the very essence of interaction design agency, ahead of the thesis semester. How does a design project emerges from a particular interest? Should it have an impact? And at what scale? Through a variety of references, we'll address notions of dreams, contribution, position, creativity and ownership, especially as they relate to contemporary societal questions. We usually consider that a novel contribution to knowledge has to be read about, dreamed about in a visionary sense, used and related to, through hands on testing, iterations and prototyping at various stages, explored orally and visually, and discussed by peers and tutors. The course is structured around materials discussions showcasing social engagement, activism and aesthetic movements, various assignments such as fictional dream-like scenarios and practical workshop formats.

This course is also a guided exercise in your autonomy to look for relevant references and to integrate them as part of your research endeavour. You should start early with topics of interest for your diploma work, even it is expected that they might evolve or even change completely. In that sense, even if your topic changes, the questions & methods that will be addressed in this class will be valid throughout your diploma work. Different than previous theory classes, with mostly discussions based on readings, this class is a continuous assignment-based exploration of your research engagement. It is proposing that you follow through and ride the wave, with joy.

COURSE OUTLINE 

12 sessions structured around the notions of engagement, positioning, creative research and ownership.
 

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Any assignment that remains unfulfilled receives a failing grade. 
 

ASSIGNMENTS 

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ASSIGNMENTS - deliver on the server

In-class assignments 

  • Readings & documents where indicated (various dates)
  • Present a non-Western project pre-1899 / Post on Miro board (30.09.24)
  • 1-page observation essay/visuals (14.10.24)
  • Present books (17.10.24)
  • Dream (02.12.24)

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(red star)Assignments for the following week:

- Find 1 non-Western project that is itself a form of manifesto or position in art, craft, technology or science that dates before 1899 and in class next week, explain what makes it inspiring to you, how it sets a certain defining moment and how it is relevant for our time Share images/doc/short text on Miro board by the following Monday 9.00 .(include pic, authors, date, source, link + your name)

Session 02 – 30.09.24 – In Formation - On Zoom

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Creative Research:
- Kara, Helen. 2020. Creative Research Methods. A Practical Guide. Bristol University Press. Chapter 1 "Introducing Creative Research", pp 26-45.

Learning by doing:
- Tin, Mikkel B. 2013. "Manifesto: Making and the Sense it makes". In Studies in Material Thinking. Vol.9 Inside Making. 

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Naomi's Bio

Naomi is linguist and multilingual educator with expertise in participatory design, cultures of sustainability and intercultural collaborations. She has worked in academic and professional roles in education across locations and generations, and has created professional development courses and awards in intercultural and inclusive working practices.  
As Head of Strategy at Centre for Sustainable Fashion, one of University of the Arts’ Research Centres, Naomi oversees strategic activities across Research, Education and Knowledge Exchange, and the development of sustainability literacy and strategies. She has worked on a number of international cross-sector collaborations centred around experiential learning, displacement, diversity and inclusion, and design for sustainability.  

Topic & Exercise-in-class: The ReModelling Futures Method

The ReModelling Futures Method is a framework that enables transformation design for sustainability at the very core of the creative process. Using speculative scenario building, it supports codesign of products, services, and systems that demonstrate value using more than economic or short term parameters for decision-making.

Assignment for the following week:

- Read your peers statements of intent and think of at least 1 question or suggestion or remark to share with your peer.

- tbaSession 10 – 18.11.24 – Collective feedback - On Zoom

Discussion of statements and feedback to your peers. You take over the session.

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- Review past BA thesis students 
- Reading:
Session 10 – 18James Pierce. 2012. Undesigning Technology: Considering the negation of design by design. CHI 2012.


Session 11 – 25.11.24 – Own it - On Zoom

Going back to the theme of responsibility, we've discussed in past classes the various roles of a designer and entanglements with modes of production and consumption.
Look for instance at the commodity of cotton and its commerce, can your dream be transformed into a nightmare?

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Exercise-in-class: list where your thesis work is not changing anything .and where it could make it even worse
Exercise-in-class: looking at former IAD students' BA thesisReading:James Pierce. 2012. Undesigning Technology: Considering the negation of design by design. CHI 2012.


Assignment for the following week:

- Read your peers statements of intent and think of at least 1 question or suggestion or remark to share with your peer.

Session 11 – 25.11.24 – Collective feedback - On Zoom

Discussion of statements and feedback to your peers. You take over the session.

Image RemovedAssignments for the following week:

- watch the Importance of Self-Delusion.
- Dream
- Readings watch the Importance of Self-Delusion.
- Dream
- Readings:
This class' readings are 2 examples of conducting, structuring and presenting creative research.
In a past session, we approached elements of joyful research and you should have gained a large collection of ideas and examples. How do you relate to them? 
How will you investigate your research questions in a creative and playful way?

Gaver, W., Dunne A, Pacenti E. 1999.  "The Presence Project", in RCA, Journal Interactions, Volume 6, Issue 1, Jan./Feb. 1999.
K. Song & E. Paulos. 2021. Unmaking: Enabling and Celebrating the Creative Material of Failure, Destruction, Decay, and Deformation. CHI 2021


Session 12 – 02.12.24 – How far? - On Zoom

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How will your topic has shaped itself in the past few months? See where you started and where you're going.

Readings:
This class' readings are 2 examples of conducting, structuring and presenting creative research.
In a past session, we approached elements of joyful research and you should have gained a large collection of ideas and examples. How do you relate to them? 
How will you investigate your research questions in a creative and playful way?

Gaver, W., Dunne A, Pacenti E. 1999.  "The Presence Project", in RCA, Journal Interactions, Volume 6, Issue 1, Jan./Feb. 1999.

K. Song & E. Paulos. 2021. Unmaking: Enabling and Celebrating the Creative Material of Failure, Destruction, Decay, and Deformation. CHI 2021


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06.01.25 - 09.00 -Background research chapter deadline

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