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Critical Design

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.

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Maternal Machines

Maternal Machines

Design speculations about fantasies of care

Design. Regret. <em>Confess</em>.

Design. Regret. Confess.

A sanctuary for designers to anonymously confess their professional disasters, ethical compromises and moments of spectacular failure.

Designing for Ambivalence

Designing for Ambivalence

Understanding the role of smartphones for mothers and young children

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