Titulo Estágio
Totem - Methods and Tools to Support Co-Design on Taboo Topics
Local do Estágio
Porto or Remote Work
Enquadramento
Project Abstract:
Design research increasingly ventures into taboo territories, confronting sensitive topics that demand careful navigation (1)(2)(3). Yet, there is a scarcity of resources to guide designers and participants through co-design activities centered on taboo subjects (1).
This thesis proposes to address this gap by developing materials tailored for designing, conducting, and supporting co-design activities in taboo contexts. Through an iterative process, these materials will be co-created with both designers and participants, ensuring their relevance, effectiveness, and sensitivity.
The objective is to empower designers and participants to collaboratively explore and address taboo topics with confidence and respect. By providing tangible tools and methods, this research seeks to foster meaningful engagement, facilitate open dialogue, and promote ethical practices in taboo-focused co-design initiatives.
Objetivo
Objectives:
Co-design and assess methods and tools to support user research and co-design activities on taboo topics.
Innovative aspects:
This thesis will build into the growing design research community interested in designing for taboo by contributing with new research methods. Furthermore, it will lay the groundwork for future projects concerning taboo topics.
Plano de Trabalhos - Semestre 1
Workplan:
1. Literature Review on designing for taboo. SotA on design methods for taboo.
Plano de Trabalhos - Semestre 2
Workplan:
2. Analysis of the previous user research on taboo topics;
3. Develop methods for user research and co-design for taboo;
4. Assess methods with the research community.
Condições
Student profile:
- Inquisitive, curious and open mind;
- Interest – and, ideally, experience – in working with vulnerable user groups;
- Willingness to perform field work in user research- co-creation and prototype assessment;
- Proficiency in English and good domain of Portuguese for field work.
Observações
References:
(1) Prochner I. Supporting design research on taboo topics. In: Lockton D, Lenzi S, Hekkert P, Oak A, Sádaba J, Lloyd P, editors. DRS Biennial Conference Series [Internet]. Bilbao: Design Research Society; 2022. Available from: https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2022/conversations/1
(2) Correia de Barros A, Couto da Silva J, Ramadani N, Mendes Santos C. Towards the inclusive design of a digital sexual health promotion programme. In: Proceedings of 11th Inclusive Design Conference. Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art; 2022. p. 18–34.
(3) Tibbles A, Nickpour F. Design meets death: A first systematic mapping review of design contributions to end of life field. In: Lockton D, Lenzi S, Hekkert P, Oak A, Sádaba J, Lloyd P, editors. DRS Biennial Conference Series [Internet]. Bilbao: Design Research Society; 2022. Available from: https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2022/researchpapers/211
Orientador
Ricardo Manuel Coelho de Melo
ricardo.melo@fraunhofer.pt 📩