Theory I: Inter-Action Design
This seminar is an introduction into the field of interaction design, its history, concepts and future perspectives, from user-centred to life-centred design. We also discuss a specific IAD approach grounded on the notion of Inter-Action and its foundation in relational and activity-based thinking and making. Subsequently, the discussions lead into essayistic reflections on reality, the technologized circumstances of cities, the "prostheses" of everyday life, and other self-made observations.
This seminar will provide a base for the upcoming semesters courses and your projects in which we will interweave theory and practice.
In parallel, we will practice working through relevant literature and critically engage with textual material, while learning methods of academic work.