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Designing technologies for developing world contexts
11 Dec 2007
(1 hour, part 1 of 2)
There is an increasing interest in the design and development of new technologies for use in developing countries (for examples, see ). However, there is a general recognition that current methodological approaches primarily focus on Western design ideals. To address this deficit, it is critical that designers understand how and why their technologies intersect with the cultures they aim to impact upon.
The aim of this 1-day exploratory workshop is to investigate the ways in which we can design technologies for use in developing countries, creating context-appropriate solutions. The day will focus on producing design scenarios that address real-world problems supported by current and emerging mobile technologies. Participants are encouraged to take a 'hands-on' approach as part of small design teams.
Further details about the workshop available here.
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