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Dezembro 2021, vol.9, num.5 - 14th International Conference of the European Academy of Design, Safe Harbours for Design Research
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Addressing the emergence of plurality: Towards a global web of local design narratives

Addressing the emergence of plurality: Towards a global web of local design narratives

Alvelos, Heitor; Barreto, Susana

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The present research addresses empirical evidence of a predominantly western-centric, canonical narrative in Design: it argues that Design Education and Research may benefit from substantial expansion and diversification upon this traditionally prevalent narrative, in line with a range of disciplines currently addressing equivalent challenges. Furthermore, we posit that a plurality in Design may begin by addressing its multiple narratives at a local level, upon which a global web of detailed knowledge may emerge: complex, global discourses may require articulations of the intrinsically contextual. With this premise in mind, preliminary research has been held in Porto, Portugal, from 2018 to 2021, through in-person interviews with retired Design teachers and professionals; these have locally confirmed the above hypothesis, namely in regards to issues of gender, and ties with local crafts and industry. We now aim at reverting these findings into higher education curricula, and national and international scalability of enquiry.

The present research addresses empirical evidence of a predominantly western-centric, canonical narrative in Design: it argues that Design Education and Research may benefit from substantial expansion and diversification upon this traditionally prevalent narrative, in line with a range of disciplines currently addressing equivalent challenges. Furthermore, we posit that a plurality in Design may begin by addressing its multiple narratives at a local level, upon which a global web of detailed knowledge may emerge: complex, global discourses may require articulations of the intrinsically contextual. With this premise in mind, preliminary research has been held in Porto, Portugal, from 2018 to 2021, through in-person interviews with retired Design teachers and professionals; these have locally confirmed the above hypothesis, namely in regards to issues of gender, and ties with local crafts and industry. We now aim at reverting these findings into higher education curricula, and national and international scalability of enquiry.

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DOI: 10.5151/ead2021-133

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Alvelos, Heitor; Barreto, Susana; "Addressing the emergence of plurality: Towards a global web of local design narratives", p-60-66. In: 14th International Conference of the European Academy of Design, Safe Harbours for Design Research. São Paulo: Blucher, 2021.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/ead2021-133

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