BrasilPortugal PDC Place will take place at Instituto Federal do Maranhão (IFMA), Brazil and Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (FA-UL). The main objectives will be to find bridges for dialogue related to the social construction of ...

Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are crucial to promote a healthy and diverse diet in early life and prevent malnutrition. In low-resource settings, contextual (cultural, socioeconomic, and political) factors can hinder ...

Fostering more-than-human neighbourhoods means considering the well-being of nonhuman beings, such as plants, animals, and ecosystems, alongside human needs. This approach recognises that humans are part of a larger ecological system, and that care of ...

This proposal outlines a research on user experience evaluation frameworks, specifically for the Malaysian e-government mobile applications. The primary objective is to propose a comprehensive framework for user experience evaluation, taking into ...

Designing for the complexity of the socio-environmental challenges we are part of requires a shift from individual-centred methods to more respectful and caring practices. As a response, Participatory Design (PD) is expanding its repertoire to embrace ...

As the global economy undergoes a shift towards digitalisation, digital marketplaces have become commonplace for both buyers and sellers to engage in transactions. However, in rural regions particularly in developing countries whereby connectivity ...

This Situated Action is focused on an interactive discussion of central agendas in “contemporary Participatory Design in a changing world”in the form of a workshop and expo. Through an exhibition of emerging agendas in the field, content and a value map,...

Indigenous communities, highly vulnerable to climate change and biodiversity loss, often find their knowledge excluded from climate research and policymaking. This Situated Action is the finale of the project, entitled; Indigenous Climate Observatories: ...

The Library of Engagement was conceived first as an archive: a simple, personal collection of methods, tools and techniques of participative processes used inside and outside the built environment [1]. Over time it has adapted into various guises, ...

Stitching can be a transformative tool for participatory design (PD), particularly to build bridges with underrepresented communities who have a cultural connection with the medium. This paper shares the positive role of stitching in the creation of ...

Escape rooms have gained popularity across the globe, be it for entertainment, team building, or learning purposes. Solving puzzles has intrigued humanity since ancient times and playing games together facilitated intercultural encounters, encouraging ...

Digitalization in the public sector is largely seen as a democratic move to increase access to public services, but it disproportionally affects marginalized populations, furthering limiting their participation. Furthermore, current methods of ...

Indigenous knowledge (IK) stands as an integral part of intangible cultural heritage, facing the impending threat of extinction amidst the dynamic shifts in the natural and social environment. This paper explores the holistic nature of knowledge, ...

Participatory Design (PD) is a design methodology and a value-centred approach for actively involving real users in the design process. This work aims to gain valuable insights into social media design from the perspective of teenagers, uncovering their ...

Within the domain of traditional healing practices, indigenous artisans and spiritual practitioners play essential roles in preserving cultural heritage, sharing profound wisdom, and contributing to local economies. These practices hold spiritual and ...

Urban planning frequently involves citizen participation and Participatory Design processes. A range of digital platforms and apps have been developed that facilitate both online and in-person interactions. This paper gives an overview of the PhD project ...

This situated action and generative installation invites participatory designers and community members to explore pluriversality and futuring through the mediums of collage and bricolage. Tasked with crafting a conceptual 'pluriversal place', ...

In recent years, designers have started to research how complex social justice issues could be handled through embodied interaction design and co-creation. Having users engage explicitly with the material, interactive artifacts re-direct and re-orient ...