Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: In the evolving landscape of technology and design, traditional notions of data are being challenged and reimagined.Data are no longer confined to quantitative measurements but have been actively shaping creative processes, design outcomes and human-non-human interactions.The track Redefining Data Boundaries explored the transformative potential of data which involved recognizing data's agency and its capacity to influence outcomes autonomously.This transition requires a re-examination of our understanding of the roles of technology and humans in the design process.There is an increasing recognition of the emergent agency of digital technologies, rather than perceiving them solely as instruments controlled by humans.This viewpoint considers technology and people as collaborators in a symbiotic relationship, wherein both possess agency that converges in practice.One aspect of this transformation is the integration of aesthetic computing in design.Using computational methods to simulate human aesthetic decision-making allows designers to enhance creativity and efficiency.Systems that generate visual content based on specific inputs, such as mood boards, demonstrate how data can bridge the gap between quantitative metrics and qualitative experiences.These systems extend designers' creative possibilities by automating tedious tasks, prompting inspiration and extending the scope of ideation.Close to that, in some cases also the materiality data can acquire present a unique balance between numbers and live experiences.When data are embedded into the physical world, this raises the need for ethical ↖
Source: Cumulus Conference
DOI: 10.63442/zbpg2698
Authors: Mary Karyda, Damla Çay, Felix Anand Epp
Institution: Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4412917640