Dear DHS list members
A list of announcements that you may find of interest. Apologies for cross posting.
‘What Children (we) Learn Naturally’
in Pune on april 13, 14,15. This is part of a series of dialogues we are
planning around the questions related to learning, knowing, being etc.
The samvaad will be held in the spirit of questioning,
self-exploration, reflection, sharing of firsthand experience etc and may
not want to indulge in theoretical articulations of so called ‘experts’.
We would like to think afresh on all these questions related to children,
schools, community space etc
As the event is self funded we have to keep registration fees ofRs 2000
which includes stay and food. Mean while do take a look at the background
paper and send us your thoughts on the samvaad.
As there is limitation of space we can only have around 30 people.
Hence do reply to this mail so that we can intimate you the
situation.Please reply this to [log in to unmask]
For Sadhana school
Ranjana/ Jinan 09447121544
www.reimaginingschools.wordpress.com
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Crafting the future - 10th European Academy of Design Conference
April 17-19 2013 in Gothenburg
http://www.craftingthefuture.se
Important dates:
Registration of abstract: Until May 15, 2012
Submission of full paper: September 15, 2012
*Notification of acceptance or revision: November 1, 2012
Notification of acceptance: December 15, 2012
Conference date: April 17-19, 2013
TOPIC – The theme of the conference is designer’s practice knowledge.
How can the specific knowledge of designers be brought forward,
articulated, made visible and be understood and used in contexts like
innovation, business developmente and social change?
"Making - an International Conference on Materiality
and Knowledge" in Notodden, Norway 24.-27.September 2012 is now open
for registration.
We accept registrations until the maximum number of participants is
reached or until the final registration deadline, August 24th 2012.
The deadline for Call for Papers/abstracts to the conference is TODAY,
March 15th. If you still have not submitted your paper, you have some
few hours left to to join the approximately 100 other paper
presenters.
If you have any questions concerning the Conference subject, please
refer to the web-site:
http://making.nordfo.org/
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2nd CALL FOR PARTICIPATION & NEW DEADLINE
This two-day symposium held at Izmir University of Economics, Turkey
(Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Visual Communication Design
Department) in collaboration with Parsons, USA (School of Art and
Design History and Theory), intends to offer first insights on the yet
silent and poorly recorded histories of communication design in the
Balkan peninsula, focusing on the period from the late 19th century to
the present.
This second call is to remind that along with the general SYMPOSIUM
THEMES, our WORKSHOP THEMES have been announced in our web site as follows:
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Theme 1: Local Identity, Global Crisis
Moderator: Fedja Vukić (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Theme 2: Visuality and Identity
Moderator: Bratislav Pantelic (Sabancı University, Turkey)
Theme 3: Visualizing Histories / Overcoming Boundaries: New Methods in
Design History Research
Moderator: Jilly Traganou, co-moderator (Parsons, USA)
Theme 4: Perceptive Occupation and Control: Designing the Perception
of the Audience
Moderator: Başak Şenova (Turkey)
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Please note that our deadlines have also been updated:
EXTENDED DEADLINE for all abstracts: 5 April 2012
New date for Announcement of accepted participants: 25 April 2012
For more information, please visit our web site:
http://fadf.ieu.edu.tr/balkanlocusfocus/
Please contact us on:
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The Department of Design at Goldsmiths offers a full fee scholarship
for Home/EU tuition fees for the 2012/13 session. This will be renewed
for a second and third year of study, subject to satisfactory
progress. International applicants will be considered for a
contribution towards their tuition fees, of up to the amount of the
full-time Home/EU fees. Part-time applications will also be
considered.
See <http://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/departmental-awards/design/>
for more information.
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BUNK: Celebrating 60 Years of the Independent Group
26 - 27 April 2012
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
Organised in partnership with the School of Art and Design History, Kingston University London
£65 / £55 Concessions / £50 ICA Members / £40 Student ICA Members
Booking now open at http://www.ica.org.uk/32244/Talks/BUNK-Celebrating-60-Years-of-the-Independent-Group.html
It’s 60 years since the Independent Group first met, and the work is attracting increased attention on an international scale. This two-day event celebrates the Independent Group’s legacy at the very institution which first fostered and encouraged it. Contributors explore the history and legacy of the Independent Group in relation to art, architecture, design, material culture, photography and critical theory.
Curated by Anne Massey, speakers include Juan Arribas, Benjamin H.D. Buchloh, Beatriz Colomina, Barry Curtis, Ben Cranfield, Charlie Gere, Dirk van den Heuvel, Ben Highmore, Richard Hornsey, Stephen Kite, Alex Seago, John-Paul Stonard, Kim Tyler and Vicky Walsh. There will also be film screenings, including unseen excerpts from the Turnbull Studio film, Beyond Time, and a BUNK display in the ICA Studio.
The event represents the first stage of a collaboration between The School of Art and Design History at Kingston University and the ICA, and is supported by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.
For more information, contact Victoria Sanchez: [log in to unmask]
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Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC), Durham, North Carolina
(USA), October 17 - 20, 2012
Durham, North Carolina, October 17 - 20, 2012
Deadline: Apr 20, 2012
CFP: The Mobile Image
The iPhone (2007) and similar devices have introduced new platforms for
creating and disseminating art in the form of mobile images. Just as
digital technology radically trans- formed photography, activities such
as editing or otherwise manipulating images created on mobile devices
using low-cost or free ‘apps’, and ‘sharing’ these images via social
media networks and other sites have similarly revolutionized the
production, circulation, and consumption of art.
Yet the concept of a ‘mobile image’ has historical import beyond the
current moment, as artists have long incorporated mobile images and
employed tropes and methods related to mobility. Key examples include
democratizing antecedents such as Fluxus, mail art, conceptual art, and
Joseph Beuys’s theory that “everyone is an artist.” This panel seeks
papers and presentations that broadly explore the related concepts of
‘mobile’ and ‘mobility’ in modern and contemporary art. Some questions
panelists might address include: How have artists utilized ‘mobility’
in their work? How do predecessors like Fluxus and Beuys inform or shed
light upon contemporary mobile artistic practices? How have portable
devices such as the iPhone altered the genre of photography? How does
‘mobility’ (in its many definitions and iterations) aid our
understanding of new or expanded art forms?
Co-Chairs: Mitali Routh, Duke University, [log in to unmask] and
Jasmina Tumbas, Duke University, [log in to unmask]
For full instructions on how to submit a proposal, visit the SECAC
website:
http://www.secollegeart.org/annual-conference.html
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DIS’12 Workshop: (DIY)biology, Designing for Open Source Science (June 12, 2012, Newcastle, UK)
Website: http://staceyk.org/diybioworkshop
Deadline for workshop submissions: March 23, 2012
DIYbio (Do It Yourself Biology) is a growing community of biologists, artists, engineers and hobbyists who pursue biology projects outside of professional laboratories. (DIY)bio projects range from gardening and experiments with food, to creating biosensors, genetically modifying organisms or building biology equipment from off the shelf parts. As these developments continue to expand science practice beyond professional settings and into hackspaces, art studios and private homes, human computer interaction (HCI) research is presented with a host of new opportunities and concerns.
Our one-day DIS'12 workshop will bring together a diverse group of designers and HCI researchers, as well as biologists, bioartists, and members of the DIYbio community to critically re-envision the role HCI might play at the intersection of biology, computation and DIY. We will engage directly with DIYbio initiatives to explore the materials, practices and challenges of garage biology. Drawing on presentations from participants who work with organic materials, hands-on biology activities (such as extracting DNA), and structured discussions, we hope to address themes such as: opportunities and implications for integrating organic materials into interactive systems; technologies that support and hinder public engagement with science; and HCI's role in the public discourse around bioethics and biosafety.
March 16, 2012: submissions due
April 16, 2012: accepted submissions notified
June 12, 2012: workshop held in Newcastle, UK
WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS
We invite submissions using one of the following formats:
*Position paper in DIS archival format (maximum 2 pages)
*An example (photograph/video and description) of a prior (DIY)biology project
*A creative proposal for a biology project or design exercise
In addition, participants are asked to submit a brief (200 word) biography and photo. Submissions from underrepresented disciplines in the HCI community will be particularly welcome (e.g., biology, art, anthropology, literature, philosophy, political science).
Submissions may be sent by email to stace [at] cmu.edu by March 16, 2012.
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Institutional Change & Design Leadership: Breaking Into, Up and Out
Hothouse Two: Paris 10th – 13th July 2012
Following the first design leadership Hothouse in Brisbane in July 2011, this aims to further advance innovation and institutional change in design education. It is based on the recognition that there is a growing constituency of educators critical of what is happening within and to higher education, not least its ongoing instrumentalisation. A constituency of educators who in response to their growing disenchantment, and even alienation, are seeking a new kind of design education that is equal to the enormous challenges of now and the future.
Anyone – educators, design practitioners, writers – can apply. From all the applications 50 people will be selected. The event will be conducted in English.
The HotHouse will be led by Associate Professor Oliver Feltham and Professor Tony Fry with five team leaders: Professor Cameron Tonkinwise (Parsons/New School, New York); Associate Professor Oliver Feltham (American University of Paris) Mr Duncan Fairfax (Goldsmiths College, University of London), Ms Anne-Marie Willis (Editor, Design Philosophy Papers) and Ms Bec Barnett (Pi Studio, Goldsmiths College, University of London). Additionally three project groups will be run by Tony Fry and Leah Barcley, Chrisstina Hamilton and Kiersten Nash, Eleni Kalantidou and Bec Barnett.
The Hothouse is to be hosted by the American University of Paris with support from Goldsmiths College, University of London and in association with Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane. There is no registration fee, and food will be provided. Travel and accommodation are at the attendee’s expense.
TO RECEIVE THE FULL BRIEF AND TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONTACT BEC BARNETT - [log in to unmask]
EOIs close FRIDAY 20th APRIL.
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Call for papers for session "Postwar Architecture and the Diplomacy of Furniture," Society of Architectural Historians Annual Conference, Buffalo, April 10-14, 2013
Postwar Architecture and the Diplomacy of Furniture
Consumer goods, especially furniture, were an important means of expressing America’s political and socio-economical strength in the postwar decades. Modern design was used to demonstrate the country’s high standard of living and became a signboard of the ‘American way of life.’ The companies who produced this appealing furniture employed clever export strategies and convincing advertisements; their modern furniture quickly became a staple of office interiors and the homes of the progressive upper-middle class in many parts of the world.
Most studies within this field have focused on the ambitions and strategies of company directors, the architects and designers who created their products, and the graphic design professionals who made these objects so desirable. A thorough understanding of the systems through which their products were promoted and received outside, and to some degree, inside the United States is still lacking. To further explore the role furniture played in selling a political message worldwide and in strengthening the political representation of modern architecture, this session seeks papers that examine the distribution, consumption, and reception of modern furniture between 1945 and c.1960.
Papers may examine highly visible firms as Knoll International or lesser known manufacturers and distributors of modern furniture. We are especially interested in the way their products informed or manipulated ‘local’ furniture production and the visual representation of modern architecture. Other topics might include, but are not limited to, the representation of furniture brands in architecture journals; the role played by modern furniture in foreign diplomatic facilities; the mediation of imported design through exhibitions and showrooms; the role played by modern furniture in Cold War politics; collaborations between design multinationals, local furniture producers and architects/designers; furniture design as a conduit of international exchange. Case studies on individual contributions are welcome, provided they address the larger session theme. Session chairs: Fredie Floré, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, VU University Amsterdam/Ghent University, [log in to unmask]; and Cammie McAtee, Harvard University; [log in to unmask]
For abstract submission guidelines see the SAH website:
http://www.sah.org/index.php?submenu=2013&src=gendocs&ref=Call%20for%20papers%202013&category=Annual%20Conference%202013#w
Deadline for submission of proposal: June 1, 2012
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Call for papers
Recent historiographies of modern architecture aim to show the
connection between the writing of architectural history and the
redefinition of the architectural field. This symposium will be about
the operativity of George Kubler’s work more specifically in the
Portuguese architectural realm after the publication of his work
Portuguese Plain Architecture [PPA] (1972).
Since the publication of PPA (1972, 40 years ago) portuguese
architectural practices and studies have been nudged by its impact. In
The Shape of Time (1962, 50 years ago) Kubler’s philosophy of art
history implied that ‘closed sequences’ could be opened by several
reasons, and in this case Kubler’s PPA catalysed the reemergence of
some of the ‘form classes’ to reappear in Portuguese architecture.
Partly, the connection of PPA with the ideological attributes of early
modernism and the political context of the time catalysed the
reemergence of a new order of Portuguese Plain. Proposals for papers
featuring the following subjects are welcome:
- George Kubler: His work within the context of art and architecture
practice, history and historiography.
- Operative histories: The interaction between theory and practice.The
relationship between the writing of architectural history and the
development of the architectural field
- Plain Architecture: The reception of Kubler’s work in Portuguese
scholarship and architectural practice. The internationalization of
the term.
- Plain Style: Aesthetics of poverty, art and architecture produced in
times of scarcity.
To submit a proposal please send it to the following email address
[log in to unmask] . Presentation proposals must include: paper
title, abstract (500 words max.); contact information (name, academic
degree, position title, email); a short bio (max 200 words).
Presentation proposals must be submitted by e-mail no later than April
30th 2012.
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The American Society for Cybernetics, working with the Bateson Idea Group, is pleased to announce our joint conference to be held in Asilomar, California, 9 to 13 July 2012. The title of the conference is "An Ecology of Ideas". Please visit the web site at
www.asc-cybernetics.org/2012
for further information. A major (but not exclusive) intention is to move forward from Bateson's work, which will provide a major focus.
Our conference directly precedes the ISSS conference (round the corner in San Jose, California) on the theme "Service Systems, Natural Systems" which you can check out at
http://isss.org/world/index.php
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We would like to inform you that a new journal called International
Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation (Taylor & Francis) will be
launched in January 2013.
The journal is currently accepting manuscripts for review.
This journal aims to provide a forum to discuss the nature and potential
of design creativity and innovation from both theoretical and practical
perspectives.
Please find the details on this site:
http://tinyurl.com/7edbqs7
Feel free to contact us if you are interested in submitting your
manuscript to this journal.
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Academic MindTrek Conference 2012:
Call for Papers, Extended Abstracts, Posters, Demonstrations, Workshops, Tutorials
3rd-5th October, 2012, Tampere, Finland
http://www.academicmindtrek.org, http://www.mindtrek.org
Long and short papers, posters, demonstrations, and extended abstracts due on: 30th April 2012
Tutorials and Workshops due on: 1st June 2012
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Humans and Technology Relationship Workshop, DRC Bangkok 2012 - 1 July
2012
Web: http://drs2012bangkok.org/index.php?page=Workshops#workshop9
2nd
Call for papers (Full Short Papers) This workshop invites paper
presentations discussing the relationship between humans and
technology and how this relationship informs design (or not). This is
a call for papers that consider practical, theoretical and
philosophical positions that place the relationship between humans and
technology at its pivotal core. These papers could discuss new and
emerging technologies and their applications, philosophical positions
within the field, technology design theory amongst many other
subjects, however they have to contribute and consider the debate that
explores and pushes the boundaries of our current understanding of the
relationship between humans and technology. We are planning to
publish a special Journal issue with some selected papers from the
workshop. SubmissionsPlease prepare a full paper submission including
title, your names and affiliations and references and send it to
[log in to unmask] before 20 April 2012 (extended).
Further information will follow by e-mail.
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Vacancies
Lecturer, Visual Communication and Digital Design
Reference: 494178
Overview:
The Queensland College of Art (QCA) is located at Griffith
University's Brisbane city South Bank campus and the Gold Coast
campus. The Queensland College of Art is part of one of the largest
creative and performing arts training and research precincts in
Australia which is also home to the Griffith Film School and the
Queensland Conservatorium. In this environment there is increasing
interdisciplinary collaboration between the performing and visual
arts.
This is a continuing, full time position based at the South Bank campus.
The role:
This position teaches within the Queensland College of Art and
contributes to the Bachelor of Design and the Master of Digital Design
program. It facilitates informed skill and knowledge development in
both the undergraduate and postgraduate Design programs. The position
is an opportunity to become a member of a renowned team of educators
creating a unique pedagogy focusing on critical new capacities for
design. The Visual Communication and Digital Design majors include a
broad spectrum of creative and cultural design practices, in
particular, Design Futures, Creative Thinking, Web Design and Digital
Print Design. The program has a strong focus on industry workshops and
includes professional practice in the final year. Design Futures is
the guiding and developmental philosophy of the Design Department. It
marks a fundamental shift in the way design thinking, theory and
practice are approached, and is based on the creation of a strong
theoretical foundation, engaged research and an interdisciplinary
approach to teaching. This approach is grounded in environmental and
social responsibility, contextual understanding of the world and the
deeper and wider effects and potentials of design. It will aim to
educate designers to go beyond being mere service providers to become
strategists, future leaders and practical intellectuals.
The person:
The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in a related
field of design, with considerable experience in teaching and research
in relevant areas of visual communication and digital design. They
will also have demonstrated industry experience in visual
communication and digital design and an interest in providing
leadership in research and teaching.
Salary range:
Lecturer, Level B: $79,377 - $94,263 per annum. Salary package
including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $92,872 - $110,288
per annum.
Further information:
Obtain the position description and application requirements contact
Mr Peter Hall, Convenor, Design, Queensland College of Art phone +61
(0) 7 3735 3158 or [log in to unmask]
For application queries, contact Ms Samantha Byrne, Recruitment
Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 5093.
Closing date: 9 May 2012 4.30pm AEST.
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Curator (Post 1) (Based in Hong Kong) (Copy and paste the link to go to guardian jobs page to apply.)
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4434615/curator-post-1-based-in-hong-kong-/?utm_source=jbe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2012-04-01&ProcessedTrackID=196410&cmp=EMCJOBEML281
M+, the new museum for Visual Art and Culture in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in 2017, will over the coming years build a world class collection of Contemporary Art, Design, Architecture as well as Film, Video and New Media and is currently recruiting the following position to join our Authority.
Curator (Post 1)
You will be responsible for:
developing exhibitions and other projects with the focus on Asian contemporary art including Chinese contemporary art, Ink Art, or Art from Hong Kong;
contributing to the development of a collection strategy and acquisition program in the field of Visual Art; and
contributing to the general development of the future M+, including the different stages of the program and design of the museum building.
You should:
possess a recognized university degree on or above MA level relevant to Visual Art;
have an in-depth knowledge of the Asian Visual Art Scene;
have a proven experience in research, curating and staging exhibitions of Contemporary Art;
have an experience from working in a major museum and working with a collection; and
possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English, preferably with knowledge of Cantonese or Putonghua.
Qualification Level: Degree
For interested parties, please send your application letter along with your CV, quoting the name of the position you are applying for; outlining why you are interested in this position; and how you fulfill the role requirements as well as stating your expected salary and availability to: Ms. Catherine Lee West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, 29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway, 9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong or apply via [log in to unmask] (852) 2200-0121
Closing date: 20 April 2012
Suitable candidates shall be invited for interview within three weeks from the closing date.
For more information http://www.wkcda.hk
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Curator (Post 2) (Based in Hong Kong) (Copy and paste the link to go to guardian jobs page to apply.)
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4434598/curator-post-2-based-in-hong-kong-/?utm_source=jbe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2012-04-01&ProcessedTrackID=196410&cmp=EMCJOBEML281
You will be responsible for:
developing exhibitions, screenings and other projects with the focus on Hong Kong, Chinese and Asian Moving Image – Film, Television, Video and various forms of Digital Media;
developing the collection strategy and lead the acquisition program in the field of Moving Image; and
contributing to the general development of the future M+, including the different stages of the program and design of the museum building.
You should:
possess a recognized university degree relevant to Film, Video, Art or other subjects related to Moving Image or other relevant background;
have a good knowledge in the Hong Kong Moving Image scene;
have a proven experience in curating and staging exhibitions and screening with focus on Moving Image and in organizing interpretive programs;
preferably possess experience in working with and building a collection; and
possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English, preferably with knowledge of Cantonese and Putonghua.
Qualification Level: Degree
For interested parties, please send your application letter along with your CV, quoting the name of the position you are applying for; outlining why you are interested in this position; and how you fulfill the role requirements as well as stating your expected salary and availability to: Ms. Catherine Lee, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, 29/F, Tower 6, The Gateway, 9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong or apply via [log in to unmask] (852) 2200-0121
Closing date: 20 April 2012
Suitable candidates shall be invited for interview within three weeks from the closing date.
For more information http://www.wkcda.hk
michaela young
Design History Society Admin
email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.designhistorysociety.org/
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