Monday, 13 Feb 2017
Research Social on Coding in Design
The College of Design invites researchers from all disciplines who are interested in design computation, design coding and design parametrics to a conversation to find common ground among disciplines, generate research questions, explore methodologies and discuss possible future collaborations. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare and a child-friendly movie will be available.
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017
Lecture: Operating in the Margins
Johanna Hurme and Sasa Radulovic, founders of Winnipeg-based design firm 5468796 Architecture, will talk about the conditions and ambition required to change the Midwest status quo in architecture and share examples from their firm's projects.
Friday, 17 Feb 2017
Lecture: Hybrid Careers in Design: Industrial Design + Design Anthropology
Industrial designer and applied anthropologist Siobhan Gregory, a senior lecturer in design and design research at Wayne State University in Detroit, will speak about the changing roles, responsibilities and expectations of industrial designers working in the private and social sectors and the increasingly important role of anthropological methods in creating designs that are culturally appropriate, inclusive and relevant.