Designing (for) Transitions and Transformations: Imagination, Climate Futures, and Everyday Lives

Jen Ballie; F-S Bruce

Designing (for) Transitions and Transformations: Imagination, Climate Futures, and Everyday Lives

Jen Ballie (Lead / Corresponding author)
, F-S Bruce

Design and Making

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

Abstract

In an era defined by swift technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and a host of unprecedented challenges, our ability to envision and shape the future has become an imperative of paramount importance. This paper presents an exploratory method known as 'Design Imaginariums,' imaginative and popup spaces that amalgamate speculative design with creative problem-solving, engaging citizens in the design process. Drawing inspiration and insights from a real-world prototype that focused on reimagining the future of sustainable mobility, to prompt innovative insights and recommendations for urban planners, policymakers, and designers, facilitating the creation of urban spaces that are not only ecologically thriving but also inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. These encompass the intricate domains of sustainable urban planning, the quest for social equity, fortifying environmental resilience and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, the paper
underscores the remarkable capacity of imaginative scenarios to inform and influence policymaking and transformative change.

Original language	English
Pages	1-11
Number of pages	11
Publication status	Published - 24 Jun 2024
Event	Design Research Society (DRS) Conference DRS 2024 Boston: RESISTANCE, RECOVERY, REFLECTION, REIMAGINATION - Northeastern University, Boston, United States Duration: 23 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024 Conference number: DRS2024 https://www.drs2024.org

Conference

Conference	Design Research Society (DRS) Conference DRS 2024 Boston
Country/Territory	United States
City	Boston
Period	23/06/24 → 28/06/24
Internet address	https://www.drs2024.org

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

design
speculative design
social innovation
net zero

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Arts and Humanities

InGAME - Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise (Joint with Abertay University and St Andrews University)
Ballie, J. (Investigator), Beech, N. (Investigator), Harris, P. (Investigator), Head, A. (Investigator), Linsley, J. (Investigator), Livesey, J. (Investigator), Murray, C. (Investigator), Rowan, J. (Investigator), Sellbach, U. (Investigator), Smith, D. (Investigator), Taylor, A. (Investigator), Valentine, L. (Investigator), Vaughan, P. (Investigator), Ward, M. (Investigator) & Yeung, H. (Investigator)
Abertay University
1/10/18 → 31/03/24
Project: Research

Reimagining sustainable mobility Futures: exploring design imaginariums for city-wide challenges
Ballie, J. (Lead / Corresponding author) & Bruce, F., 16 Jun 2024, DRS2024: RESEARCH PAPERS. Gray, C. M., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P. & Lloyd, P. (eds.). Design Research Society, p. 1-19 19 p. (DRS Conference Volumes; vol. 61).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access
File
4 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)

71 Downloads (Pure)

Cite this

@conference{9015c6f256ac44178899edb8735c1ade,

title = "Designing (for) Transitions and Transformations: Imagination, Climate Futures, and Everyday Lives",

abstract = "In an era defined by swift technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and a host of unprecedented challenges, our ability to envision and shape the future has become an imperative of paramount importance. This paper presents an exploratory method known as 'Design Imaginariums,' imaginative and popup spaces that amalgamate speculative design with creative problem-solving, engaging citizens in the design process. Drawing inspiration and insights from a real-world prototype that focused on reimagining the future of sustainable mobility, to prompt innovative insights and recommendations for urban planners, policymakers, and designers, facilitating the creation of urban spaces that are not only ecologically thriving but also inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. These encompass the intricate domains of sustainable urban planning, the quest for social equity, fortifying environmental resilience and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, the paper underscores the remarkable capacity of imaginative scenarios to inform and influence policymaking and transformative change. ",

keywords = "design, speculative design, social innovation, net zero",

author = "Jen Ballie and F-S Bruce",

year = "2024",

month = jun,

day = "24",

language = "English",

pages = "1--11",

note = "Design Research Society (DRS) Conference DRS 2024 Boston : RESISTANCE, RECOVERY, REFLECTION, REIMAGINATION ; Conference date: 23-06-2024 Through 28-06-2024",

url = "https://www.drs2024.org",

}

TY - CONF

T1 - Designing (for) Transitions and Transformations

T2 - Design Research Society (DRS) Conference DRS 2024 Boston

AU - Ballie, Jen

AU - Bruce, F-S

N1 - Conference code: DRS2024

PY - 2024/6/24

Y1 - 2024/6/24

N2 - In an era defined by swift technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and a host of unprecedented challenges, our ability to envision and shape the future has become an imperative of paramount importance. This paper presents an exploratory method known as 'Design Imaginariums,' imaginative and popup spaces that amalgamate speculative design with creative problem-solving, engaging citizens in the design process. Drawing inspiration and insights from a real-world prototype that focused on reimagining the future of sustainable mobility, to prompt innovative insights and recommendations for urban planners, policymakers, and designers, facilitating the creation of urban spaces that are not only ecologically thriving but also inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. These encompass the intricate domains of sustainable urban planning, the quest for social equity, fortifying environmental resilience and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, the paper underscores the remarkable capacity of imaginative scenarios to inform and influence policymaking and transformative change.

AB - In an era defined by swift technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and a host of unprecedented challenges, our ability to envision and shape the future has become an imperative of paramount importance. This paper presents an exploratory method known as 'Design Imaginariums,' imaginative and popup spaces that amalgamate speculative design with creative problem-solving, engaging citizens in the design process. Drawing inspiration and insights from a real-world prototype that focused on reimagining the future of sustainable mobility, to prompt innovative insights and recommendations for urban planners, policymakers, and designers, facilitating the creation of urban spaces that are not only ecologically thriving but also inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. These encompass the intricate domains of sustainable urban planning, the quest for social equity, fortifying environmental resilience and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, the paper underscores the remarkable capacity of imaginative scenarios to inform and influence policymaking and transformative change.

KW - design

KW - speculative design

KW - social innovation

KW - net zero

M3 - Paper

SP - 1

EP - 11

Y2 - 23 June 2024 through 28 June 2024

ER -

Designing (for) Transitions and Transformations: Imagination, Climate Futures, and Everyday Lives

Abstract

Conference

UN SDGs

Keywords

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Fingerprint

Projects

InGAME - Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise (Joint with Abertay University and St Andrews University)

Research output

Reimagining sustainable mobility Futures: exploring design imaginariums for city-wide challenges

Cite this