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Humanities Studies

Interfaces

Ambiguous interfaces for uncertain times

Digital interfaces are entering an era of unprecedented complexity; and that’s a feature, not a bug

by Marco Zamarato

Humanities Studies

Desire

The wings on my feet

Few things give off more immediate vibes on who we are than the things we wear, and shoes are often the item our eyes fly off to first. What goes on behind their creation?

by Simone Cesano

Humanities Studies

Embracing complexity

The world is increasingly more complex, and so are its challenges, writes Christian Schneider. But strategic design can be an immensely helpful tool to navigate these uncharted waters

by Christian Schneider

Humanities Studies

Disruptive design

Taking into account the endorsement level of transformative cultural shifts in a targeted audience—whether conscious or not—can help us to design solutions that have a higher chance of being more resilient and react better to sudden changes and shocks.

by Ryslaine Moulay

Humanities Studies

The things surrounding us

Design, above all else, is the interpreter of a society, giving voice to its needs and values.

by Lorenzo Ruggieri

Humanities Studies

Why human-centered design is not enough

Have we launched into a new era of design where people can really help rather than just making an aesthetically-superior product?

by MAIZE

Humanities Studies

What we are telling ourselves

A product design expert and professor reflects on how our reaction to Covid-19 might influence future design approaches.

by Lorraine Justice

Humanities Studies

Time

Cartographies of time

What does time look like? Daniel Rosenberg and Anthony Grafton curated the first visual history of the timeline.

by MAIZE

Humanities Studies

Anthropocene

Critical design will make our lives better

Critical design leverages fiction and speculative design to challenge our theories and preconceptions about everyday objects.

by Lorenzo Ruggieri

Humanities Studies

Recoding humans

State of Fl-UX

If you want to give users what they want, you have to understand it first. And asking them might not be enough.

by Alexander Wiethoff

Humanities Studies

What is Design Thinking?

A useful method for creative and practical problem-solving that finds its roots in a plethora of subjects, from architecture to business.

by MAIZE

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