We learned how autoethnography emphasises authenticity and criticality, encouraging designers to engage personally and transparently with their subject matter. By exploring our biographies, personal narratives and how specific contexts influence our research, designers can contribute meaningful insights to design processes and social sciences, ultimately aiming to create a personal vision for designing responsible futures.
Shaping different futures requires more than mere intention — it requires active embodiment of an alternative present. This concept resonated deeply with me, emphasizing that our actions today are the seeds for the tomorrows we envision.
The notion of discontinuity stood out as a catalyst for change. Rather than following predictable paths, we should intervene with questions, disruptions, and deviations that serve as triggers for new possibilities, breaking free from linear inertia. This was an eye-opening concept, as I realised that "a future" does not actually exist. Different futures are available to us but the current dominant world narrative tends to steer our collective imagination towards one possible outcome only.
Applied to my research project:
Ways of drifting refer the adaptive process where researchers allow their research focus to evolve based on new insights and experiments, leading to continuous learning and refinement of their research direction. It embraces the non-linear nature of design research, valuing flexibility and responsiveness over rigid adherence to initial hypotheses.
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