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#DDA24 Designing for Health & Wellbeing: "Design for health and wellbeing should provide innovative solutions but also critically examine or disrupt the systems that provide access to them."  Frank Kolkman is a critical designer, researcher, and educator who merges science and design in a provocative way of thinking. Interested in the implications of current and near-future technologies, his designs offer relevant possible solutions for the healthcare sector and involve patients in their own processes. His body of work consists of confrontational prototypes, interactive installations and scenarios that create disruption and aim to make groundbreaking concepts more accessible. Kolkman reflects on extremely urgent matters and the processes and systems that hide behind them, whether socio-economical, ethical or aesthetic. His strong research and innovation methods have the capacity to either advance a solution, or challenge and highlight an issue. Franks, winner in Young Designer #DDA17, will share his perspective on designing for Health & Wellbeing. Frank's work is experimental, deconstructivist and systematic. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art in Design Interactions (MA), he's demonstrated his capacity to work with different disciplines and cultures. This shows in his projects, like Open Surgery (a do-it-yourself surgery robot), Designs for Flies (a kit allowing patients to develop medicines for rare illness themselves), Black Gold (for the preservation of endangered species of animals) and Outrospectre (about dealing with the experience of death with the help of technology). With SWAROVSKI, Frank presented Crystal Dream Machine, combining neuroscience, robotics, and the refractive properties of crystals to induce deep relaxation and 'artificial dreaming'. As an interface towards smarter ways to relax, it bridges the possibilities of smart living and its influence on our mental health for the better. He explored healthcare futures for Philips Experience Design, where he researched contemporary themes like technology access and ownership, on which he created practical implementations.

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 Check out the paper "Adopting Human-data Interaction Guidelines and Participatory Practices for Supporting Inexperienced Designers in Information Visualization Applications" by Eliane Zambon Victorelli (UNICAMP) and Julio Cesar Dos Reis (UNICAMP). 🔗Full paper: https://lnkd.in/d4R2aWfP Abstract: Nowadays, voluminous data support may influence decision-making. People with varied profiles need to interact with data to gain valuable insights. There is a need for software tools to support the understanding and management of information to favor Human-Data Interaction (HDI) with a richer user experience. This study explores the combination of HDI design guidelines and participatory approaches to improve user experience in data interaction. We defined a design process to support the activities and adapted participatory practices to facilitate HDI design. We conducted workshops with inexperienced designers developing information visualization applications for common-sense domains. They generated and analyzed several application prototypes. Results suggest that design guidelines help generate HDI-based prototypes with a good user experience. Keywords: Human-data interaction, Interaction design, Design process, Participatory design Eliane Zambon Victorelli Julio Cesar DOS REIS

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Online! #RSDX drop in | Tomorrow (May 29/30) is Reviewing Reviewing: The conversation about reviewing for conferences and journals you might never have had. Two sessions in two time zones—hosted by Ryan Murphy. This set of hour-long conversations about reviewing concentrates on reviewing papers for conferences and journals. Bring your curiosity, stories, pragmatism, and the proverbial red pen. Speaker profiles and free registration https://lnkd.in/ghSMw6vD 1 MONDAY, APRIL 29 | 1400 GMT Considering experience and expertise, norms of practice, and exposure to good practice | with Peter Jones, Ruth Schmidt, and Katelyn Stenger 2 TUESDAY, APRIL 30 | 8:00 GMT Cybersystemic perspectives and identifiable moments of serendipity | with Ray Ison, Houda A. Khayame, Wendy Ross These systemic design conversations are an opportunity to consider a range of topics, such as how reviewing is positioned in an academic career path and how it contributes to research and praxis. They represent various perspectives and are a resource for people new to reviewing while offering fresh insights for established reviewers and editors. An undercurrent for these sessions is acknowledging that academic norms are culturally and institutionally reinforced—and sometimes ripe for revisiting and questioning. The conversations start with points of view from some experienced and emerging reviewers on reviewing and then open to participants in an ask-me-anything format. For academics and practitioners, reviewing engagements are a way to offer authors professional experience and share domain knowledge through single- or double-anonymous review notes. The reviewing payback is the continuous improvement of writing and editing skills and expanded knowledge through exposure to new research. Topics related to reviewing extend to the (re)definition of scholarly practices, the role of metrics and researcher assessments, and barriers that limit the participation of early career researchers and practitioners. Although these issues will likely surface in the sessions, the primary goal is to throw the gate open and discuss what it means to review, who should review, and consider best practices. For anyone new to reviewing or reviewing-curious, you are invited to think of these sessions as part of a developmental process. When you are getting started, you have the benefit of rules and procedural guidelines and can steadily advance these by applying them to a variety of cases. Reviewing reviewing this way can make it less daunting and help you connect with opportunities and participate in publishing communities.

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Fardous gets it. Executives who will have lasting impact get it. Get out into the field and meet the people living the day-to-day systems that you’re trying to design for.

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NEW. For my followers. Substack content about life and health. Work and restoration. And writing monetization. Subscribe for free or become a member. #substack #nature #systemicdesign #complexity #simplicity #abundance!

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OPERATOR ☯️ HIERARCHY Unified Evolution Complexity The dissertation "The Operator Hierarchy" by Gerard Jagers op Akkerhuis introduces a groundbreaking theory that seeks to unify our understanding of the evolution of complexity across physical particles, living organisms, and artificial intelligence. The core concept, the OPERATOR HIERARCHY, is an innovative framework that organizes nature's systems through cyclical SELF-ORGANIZATION patterns, offering novel insights into the definitions of life, death, and future evolutionary steps. At the heart of this theory lies the idea of CLOSURE, particularly STRUCTURAL CLOSURE, which signifies a system's ability to maintain its boundaries and functions autonomously. This closure is pivotal in distinguishing true natural units, such as atoms, molecules, and cells, from mere aggregates. Classical concepts like ARISTOTLE's Scala Naturae and MENDELEEV's periodic table get advanced by incorporating modern scientific discoveries in physics and biology. By linking the emergence of complex systems through a chain of evolutionary steps, the operator hierarchy predicts future operators and suggests a PERIODIC TABLE for these evolutionary transitions. Fitting within the realms of TELEODYNAMICS and computational evolution, the operator hierarchy aligns with Stuart Kauffman's concept of AUTOPOIESIS and the emergent properties of self-organizing systems. Teleodynamics extends the principles of thermodynamics and self-organization to living systems, emphasizing the role of intrinsic purposiveness and goal-directed processes. The operator hierarchy’s focus on self-sustaining closures fits seamlessly within this framework, highlighting how complex systems emerge and sustain themselves through internal dynamics and interactions with their environment. Furthermore, the operator hierarchy resonates with the concept of RULIAD, a computational universe proposed by Stephen Wolfram where all possible computations define the fabric of reality. In this context, the operator hierarchy can be seen as a map of these computational pathways, where each operator represents a specific configuration of matter and energy achieving closure through computational rules. This perspective provides a computational lens to understand the evolutionary steps that lead to increasing complexity, aligning physical, biological, and artificial systems within a single theoretical framework. One of the most significant contributions of the operator hierarchy is its application to BIOFEEDBACK and HEALING for the human nervous system. The theory's focus on hierarchical organization and self-organization can inform more effective biofeedback mechanisms, targeting specific neural circuits and enhancing overall system stability. Gerard’s work embodies the essence of omnology, integrating diverse fields into a cohesive framework that bridges the gap between fundamental particles and complex organisms. This is the way! 〰️ #OperatorTheory #Omnology

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Designing for the Human Experience Dive into the world of #neuroarchitecture, where architects collaborate with neuroscientists to create evidence-based, human-centric spaces. https://ow.ly/cHHX50SwTv6

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Science, engineering, design, embodied practices and inner processes for real-world applications toward holistic resilience of social-ecological systems and regenerative futures. Join our CAS#3 Systemic Design info session this Wed👇

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Systemic design was mentioned recently in the British Design Council’s publication on Medium (link in comments). They defined ‘systemic design’ as: "An approach that tackles complex problems by considering all the interconnected parts of a system. " Like Horst Rittel’s term ‘wicked problem” — taken in directions quite different from Horst’s original thinking — which is too often mischaracterized, I feel it is important to give an alternative approach to ‘systemic design’ from that proposed by the Design Council. I don’t have a copyright on the term ‘systemic design’ but I do have a long personal history with the idea and the term. I have been developing and applying systemic design ideas over a very long period and want to offer a generable alternative to the ‘problem-focused’ definition of the Council. Systemic design should be considered as ‘design’ and not ‘problem-solving’: https://lnkd.in/gr5sfjxh

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Guide: How Trends Are Created Through Identity Signaling Theory Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gk4z7Buj Paraphrased for quick scan: In today's fast-paced digital landscape, trends often emerge through identity signaling, where individuals and brands use specific markers to communicate their values and group affiliations. By understanding the dynamics of identity signaling, businesses can better navigate and influence trend creation, ensuring they remain relevant while staying true to their core values. Leveraging this knowledge allows brands to authentically engage with their audience and capitalize on emerging trends without compromising their identity. Hashtags: #DigitalMarketing #TrendAnalysis #GoogleTrends #IdentitySignaling #BrandStrategy #MarketTrends #ConsumerBehavior #BrandIdentity #MarketingTrends #AudienceEngagement #CulturalTrends #EmergingTrends #ContentStrategy #BrandAwareness #BusinessStrategy #TrendSpotting #CulturalIdentity #BrandEngagement #TrendInfluence #MarketInfluence #Trends

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Some useful considerations around the pros and cons of building a #Research Panel in this article from ZoCo Design. https://lnkd.in/e3mcArnC ^ via Sara Riedel on the Dovetail Champions network. #ResearchOps #ReOps

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If you’re thinking of leaving academia for industry, this article by Dr Claire Hamlet is well worth a read 👇👇 #academia #industry #altac

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