Memoirs for the Future, Imaginations of the Past: Crafting Samplers for Intent and Commitment
Authors: 
Kristina Andersen, 
Bruna Goveia da Rocha, 
Laura Devendorf, 
Elvia Vasconcelos, 
Lee Jones, Irene Posch, Anuradha Venugopal Reddy, 
Aisling Kelliher, Verena Fuchsberger, 
Lone Koefoed Hansen, Etta SandryAuthors Info & Claims
Kristina Andersen, Bruna Goveia da Rocha, Laura Devendorf, Elvia Vasconcelos, Lee Jones, Irene Posch, Anuradha Venugopal Reddy, Aisling Kelliher, Verena Fuchsberger, Lone Koefoed Hansen, Etta SandryAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 441 - 444
Abstract
Research through Design is centered on making things, services and systems as a way to construct knowledge. At the same time, the act of making happens behind-the-scenes, often overlooked, outsourced or rushed through. We would like to propose a one-day workshop of making at DIS. Specifically, we propose the making of samplers as a site for constructing a shared space to contemplate the interplay of memory and imagination in design research, inspired by traditional needlework samplers as well as modern subversive stitchwork [24]. By making together, we aim to take time to consider our personal and collective commitments and stance within and outside our roles as design researchers.
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