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Problematic milieus

individuating speculative designs

Tyler Fox

pp. 155-173

Abstract

This chapter explores the method of speculative design. It considers the role of speculative practices as an aspect of design that allows HCI practitioners to explore problematics rather than problems. Problems need to be solved, whereas problematics are localities, situations, or experiences, where one can trace the connections between structural, political, and social forces and their implications to foster dialogue and reflection. As such, speculative design offers a theoretically rich approach through which to consider design implications of future and alternative conditions. Such work is discursively generative. To aid in deepening the philosophical aims of speculative design, I employ some of Gilbert Simondon's philosophical concepts, then examine several examples of recent speculative design.

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Filimowicz Michael, Tzankova Veronika (2018) New directions in third wave human-computer interaction 2: methodologies. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 155-173

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-73374-6_9

Full citation:

Fox Tyler (2018) „Problematic milieus: individuating speculative designs“, In: M. Filimowicz & V. Tzankova (eds.), New directions in third wave human-computer interaction 2, Dordrecht, Springer, 155–173.