Ancient futures : Design and or Happiness Ancient Futures – Design and/or Happiness is a collaborative conference between the Asia Digital Art and Design Association, the Korean Society of Design Science and the Society of Design Convergence. The goal of this event is to create a forum to explore both the extent, reach and definition of design as we know it today. This year’s conference will take place from Dec.13th through Dec.14th at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. The theme of this conference centers around the idea of happiness or contentment and its corresponding connections and intersections with design. This year’s theme drew inspiration from Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh by Helena Norberg-Hodge. Norberg-Hodge examined the community of Ladakh and the transformations that took place during modernization. Her prime observation was that with increased technology and advancement often came less overall contentment. This raises questions not only for circumstances like Ladakh but all over the world as it is almost always assumed that ‘progress’ is a universally positive or good aspiration. Commitment to rapid development raises questions about societal health, happiness and well-being. As designers, we exist and work at a curious juncture between health and progress. Our practice and livelihood are often based upon the facilitation of modernity and development. Design is often the instigator and catalyst for such forward motion. Creation is often harnessed in seeking convenience, progress and advancement. What is the designer’s role in facilitating better health and happiness? Ancient Futures – Design and/or Happiness seeks to explore the role of happiness, contentment and its relationship with design and this necessary but daunting entity known as ‘progress’. Submissions are due November 1, 2013.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 05:32:15 +0000
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