Abstract
This paper presents insights from an ethnographic study with a diverse population of makers in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. By engaging individuals, groups and communities who 'make' in different contexts, we reveal under-explored perspectives on 'making' and highlight points of intersection between different kinds of making across the city. We reflect on the dynamics of these intersections and connect our observations to emerging discourses around 'open design'. In doing so, we argue for a renewed focus on 'inclusivity' and highlight a need for new infrastructure to support iterative, collaborative making within -- and across -- interconnected networks of makers.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | DIS '18 Proceedings of the 2018 Designing Interactive Systems Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | Hong Kong, China — June 09 - 13, 2018 |
Place of Publication | New York, NY |
Publisher | ACM |
Pages | 173-186 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781450351980 |
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Publication status | Published - 8 Jun 2018 |
Event | ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS 18) - Hong Kong Duration: 9 Jun 2018 → 13 Jun 2018 |
Conference
Conference | ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS 18) |
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City | Hong Kong |
Period | 9/06/18 → 13/06/18 |