We are delighted to announce ImaginationLancaster's Festival of Futures. Flagship events, workshops and an exhibition of cutting-edge design research at Lancaster University from the 8-15th March 2024.

The DRS Ethics SIG has launched a mini-site on Design Ethics: Unethical Design Examples. Check out the SIG's website and, if you want, submit your own examples and thoughts! unethical-designs.framer.ai

Don't forget to submit your proposals for our upcoming 'Objects in Distress' seminar. Deadline: 1 March buff.ly/3UgeDSA

My latest article, ‘What a funny looking video' uses a 1980s ad as a metaphor to explore the digital revolution, highlighting design challenges then, now & the future. Of interest for researchers reflecting on future digital comms & design challenges. doi.org/10.1177/016344…

‘What a funny looking video’: Using allegorical representations of technological change to reflect on future digital communication and design challenges buff.ly/42PGICt

‘What a funny looking video’: Using allegorical representations of technological change to reflect on future digital communication and design challenges. buff.ly/42PGICt

New article in Design Issues, with Rob Harland. Design Thinking: Standing on the Shoulders of… Graphic Design! direct.mit.edu/desi/article/4… #DesignResearch #AI | Sydney AD&P Research | Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning

New article, with Yaron Meron. Design Thinking: Standing on the Shoulders of… Graphic Design! direct.mit.edu/desi/article-a… Loughborough University Lboro Design Lboro Creative Arts

The Chris Killip exhibition has arrived in The Netherlands! 🇳🇱 Located in The Hague/Den Haag region, Chris Killip Retrospective opens today at Fotomuseum Den Haag and will showcase the works of British photographer, Chris Killip until 5 January 2025! @fotomuseumdenhaag

American graphic designer Milton Glaser on his beliefs about how design should make you feel. Do you agree with his perspective?

My new article in The Design Journal Speculating on design approaches for media literacy education | doi.org/10.1080/146069… Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning | Sydney AD&P Research | #designresearch #designthinking #designeducation

Thanks to Yaron Meron for setting up this discussion (with himself and Gabriela Quintana Vigiola) on ‘Urban Narratives: Graphic Heritage, Photographic Authenticity, and Place Perceptions’ Sydney Uni Global. Loughborough University Lboro Creative Arts Lboro Design

Fascinating interdisciplinary discussion yesterday Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning with Rob Harland from Lboro Design and Gabriela Quintana Vigiola from UTS. Sydney AD&P Research

Some reflections suggesting that academics and teachers remain open, yet vigilant, about generative AI technologies for course development. educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au/teaching@sydne… Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning Sydney AD&P Research

Exploring how design approaches, like defamiliarisation and graphic design, can enhance media literacy education Yaron Meron delves into innovative strategies that challenge disinformation and foster critical media engagement. doi.org/10.1080/146069… #TheDesignJournal

Exploring how design approaches, like defamiliarisation and graphic design, can enhance media literacy education Yaron Meron delves into innovative strategies that challenge disinformation and foster critical media engagement. doi.org/10.1080/146069… #TheDesignJournal

Exploring how design approaches, like defamiliarisation and graphic design, can enhance media literacy education Yaron Meron delves into innovative strategies that challenge disinformation and foster critical media engagement. doi.org/10.1080/146069… #TheDesignJournal