Design Methods for Accessing the Pluriverse - Workshop

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In recent years, the field of Design research has expanded to engage with nonhuman perspectives and contexts alongside the human. However, these explorations often remain largely theoretical or small-scale and local. We argue that developing constructive pluriversal perspectives in complex design processes requires more diverse and adventurous experimentation. This one-day workshop asks: What experiential methods are emerging to support pluriversal perspectives in design and HCI? And how can they be leveraged to support designers in navigating complexities while working towards more inclusive and eco-centric design practices?

We invite design practitioners and researchers interested in embracing multiple perspectives to experiment and interact with each other’s works and research. Together, we will interact with more-than-human entities such as Moss, bacteria and AI, map their relationalities and discuss how it resonantes with our own practices. We aim to familiarise, connect and think through collaborative modalities and design methodologies that enable deep ecosystem thinking and relationality.

You are invited to register via this form , tell us about your work in relation to other-than-humans and pluriversal perspectives in design processes, emphasizing design methods that aid the navigation of this complex process. Submission types include Research, Pictorial, Provocation, Work-in-progress, Demos, and Artefacts. Please also provide a brief biography of up to 100 words that could be shared with the other participants.