Hi,
Have you ever been interested in learning more about activity theory? Are you interested in hearing about new ways in which cultural and activity research is being used in design? Then you should consider attending FISCAR 2010.
The conference theme is “Perspectives on social creativity, designing and activity”. We conceive of design as a field of knowledge and activity concerned with the creation of artifacts. Creative activities operate with diverse modes of knowing and representations. Creativity is a social quality that involves communication and community formation. Creative activities and design are needed when humans transform their circumstances by developing new technologies and institutions. Creation of the new relies on cultural mediation and historically accumulated resources. Activity theory and socio-cultural approaches offer fresh perspectives on these themes. The conference aims at bringing together diverse points of view and disciplinary orientations to discuss social creativity, design and activity.
For more information and an updated preliminary programme: http://neumann.uiah.fi/fiscar2010/programme-and-venue
With best regards,
Lily Díaz
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Dr. Lily Diaz
Professor, Head of Research
Media Lab
Department of Media
Aalto University, School of Art & Design
Finland
+ 358 9 47030 338
+ 358 9 470 555 (FAX)
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