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BETHA
PART IV - HUMANS + OBJECTS

PUBLIC FURNITURE



[to create diverse and inclusive public furniture]
[final image tbm (to be made)]


Unpacking Brief





Diversity & Inclusivity 
Public & Street Furniture 
Climate Emergency
Communication, mobility, safety and diversity 


Brand Analysis 
Opportunity Landscape 
Market 
Competitor 

Initial Directions  




Choosen Direction: Experimental Park Square
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Things in my portfolio: 
  • the brief 




MY HYPOTHESIS:





ESSAY PLAN:










CONCLUSIONS:


  1. There is need for transparent communication between humans and electronic objects through open, playful, and poetic approach
  2. Designers need to decolonize design, acknowledge intersectionality, seek diverse perspectives, and recognize the contingency of design knowledge for just and sustainable solutions.
  3. Decentralizing consumer electronics creation and distribution democratizes innovation and reduces costs through accurate user models.
  4. Accessibility to tools and support is crucial for user autonomy and self-actualization.



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BETA ELECTRONICS’ FRAMEWORK OF EVALUATION










How might design empower marginalised individuals to sustainably participate in the creation of consumer electronics?


(focusing specifically on individuals who are marginalised in the creation of consumer electronics)

Using design to allow people to create their own electronics with salvaged parts from the most common consumer electronics.

 
VALUE: 
  • Tackle the over-buying of components
  • Empower users to have the autonomy to design the electronics they want
  • Affordable option as no specialised equipment is necessary
WHY?The concept offers a fun, feasible solution for sustainable consumer electronics design that's inclusive of diverse age ranges and global regions.
POTENTIAL:A response to the current problem within the design field and e-waste through education and play





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