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Abstract
This qualitative design research study looks at how children’s participation in the design process influencesdesign students and their decisions when designing for play. The study analyses the experiences and reflections of 16 design students collaborating online with children around the world and identifies challenges and opportunities regarding this way of working. One case example illustrates how a design student (Paula) is able to acquire a better understanding of a child (Pedro) and his everyday life and uncover cultural challenges for the child’s opportunity to play. The article concludes on how a more balanced design process that includes collaboration with children can make design students become more aware of the cultural context they are designing for, leading to the potential of more child relevant play experiences.
Translated title of the contribution | Børnecentrerede designbeslutninger: hvordan børns deltagelse i designprocessen påvirker designstuderendes beslutninger når de designer for leg |
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Original language | English |
Journal | Conjunctions Transdisciplinary Journal of Cultural Participation |
Volume | Designing for Play as Cultural Participation in Childhood – Seeking new grounds |
Issue number | Volume 9, issue 2 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 2246-3755 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2022 |
Artistic research
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- 1 Lecture and oral contribution
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Child-centred design decisions - how children's participation in the design process influences design students’ decisions when designing for play
Karen Feder (Lecturer)
18 Aug 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution