design as politics / politics as design
Mittwoch, 06. Juni 2012 - 18:30 Uhr
Universität für angewandte Kunst
Department of Design History and Theory
Design is mainly understood as the activity of producing more or less useful artefacts, but not necessarily as a political activity. The design of an artefact, however, is always also a political decision about how people should live, communicate or behave. Furthermore, design can be used as a political instrument in the form of activism, or as a medium to discuss and dream about possible or better futures. Politics itself can also be understood as a form of design, since it involves planning, making decisions and devising laws. The material dimension of politics and the political dimension of artefacts are explored through a series of lectures with international guests.
Upcoming Events:
06. Juni: Stefana Broadbent, University College London
Communication, Power and Trust
20. Juni: Ezio Manzini, Politecnico di Milano
The War of Times and Places: How Social Innovation is Generating Disruptive Qualities and what Designers can do