Critical Design
[ kri-ti-kuhl dih-zyne ]An approach to Research through Design that uses the process of designing to challenge societal norms, assumptions, and trajectories. Unlike traditional design, which aims to provide solutions, Critical Design aims to ask questions.
Projects related to Critical Design
Maternal Machines
Design speculations about fantasies of care
Design. Regret. Confess.
A sanctuary for designers to anonymously confess their professional disasters, ethical compromises and moments of spectacular failure.
Designing for Ambivalence
Understanding the role of smartphones for mothers and young children