ICDHS 14 Central Theme
Cultures of Design
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The 14th edition of the International Conference on Design History and Studies (ICDHS 14) advances and expands the discourse of Design History and Design Studies. During each conference and location it has travelled to, the ICDHS themes have exhibited diversity akin to the suggested strands, serving as essential catalysts for advancing the discipline globally.
In the past, the ICDHS has explored various themes in Design History and Design Studies, including history, impact, relationship, and critical studies on design, crafts, policies, identities, technology, culture, education, and organisations. The ICDHS 14, Cultures of Design, will delve into the elaborations around the cultural aspects of design. We invite scholars to send their submissions, which are not necessarily exclusive to each other, with papers contributing to the broader understanding of "Cultures of Design." Participants are encouraged to push the boundaries of design discourse, contributing fresh insights and fostering a rich, polylogue environment. We invite positions, practices and pedagogies in Design History and Design Studies which explore the following themes:
Visual Cultures of Design
Visual Cultures of Design
Delving into the myriad of visual languages and expressions shaping our perception of the designed world, this theme encompasses comics, pop art, street art, posters, graphic design, and new media, each offering a unique lens. To further enrich this discourse, reflections on how visual design shapes and is shaped by cultural contexts are invited
Delving into the myriad of visual languages and expressions shaping our perception of the designed world, this theme encompasses comics, pop art, street art, posters, graphic design, and new media, each offering a unique lens. To further enrich this discourse, reflections on how visual design shapes and is shaped by cultural contexts are invited
Typographic Cultures of Design
Typographic Cultures of Design
Typography has been a testament to our tangible cultures of design. It is part of our everyday environments and contributes to shaping a place and interactions. We invite discussions on how typography shapes and is shaped by cultural contexts. We are open to accept the accounts representing historical to digital paradigms aligned to the theme.
Typography has been a testament to our tangible cultures of design. It is part of our everyday environments and contributes to shaping a place and interactions. We invite discussions on how typography shapes and is shaped by cultural contexts. We are open to accept the accounts representing historical to digital paradigms aligned to the theme.
Traditional Cultures of Design
Traditional Cultures of Design
Exploring the rich landscape of vernacular, indigenous, and local design practices that continue like rivers, it emphasises the importance of heritage, identity, and cultural archives in preserving and innovating traditional design forms. This theme delves into the wisdom and knowledge embedded in art forms, craft practices, customs, rituals, ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals, showcasing the continuity and adaptation of cultural practices in design.
Counter Cultures of Design
Counter Cultures of Design
Taking a look at the articulations that are alternative, non-conformist, challenge the status quo and present a new vision, the theme covers subversive art, DIY movements, punk aesthetics, digital countercultures, and radical design, highlighting their roles in resistance and social commentary within Design History and Design Studies. Southern design practices, including Jugaad, ground-level, and frugal innovation, highlight the need for resource-efficient and socially conscious approaches, which are also welcome.
Sustainable Cultures of Design
Sustainable Cultures of Design
Look for accounts exploring sustainability's environmental, economic and social aspects and enriching the central theme. This sub-theme highlights how sustainable design can address global challenges and foster harmonious interactions, promoting long-term ecological balance and social well-being. Papers should contextualise these issues within Design History and Design Studies, examining historical trends, theoretical contributions, and practical implementations.
Systemic Cultures of Design
Systemic Cultures of Design
Addressing design's interconnected and interdisciplinary nature within broader ecological, technological, digital, social and global systems, this sub-theme includes cybernetic and digital design discussions, exploring how technology shapes systemic design thinking or how futuristic and speculative design pushes the boundaries of current practices, envisioning new possibilities and strategies for design's role in society.
Open Track
Open Track
This track is designed to be inclusive and flexible, allowing for a wide range of entries that may not fit neatly into the specified sub-themes of Design History and Design Studies.
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