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Aesthetics of Connectivity for Empowerment – Considerations and Challenges

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In an increasingly interconnected world, the aesthetics of connectivity significantly influence our interactions with data, AI, and associated products and services. What is aesthetics in design good for? Where can it be used to engage with contemporary troubles? This workshop aims to explore innovative approaches, methodologies, and technologies that take connectivity into design considerations to further enhance the role of aesthetics in empowering individuals. Through extensive deliberations on the nuanced relationship between connectivity, aesthetics, and empowerment, our foremost aim is to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders, spanning researchers, practitioners, designers, artists, and industry professionals. This inclusive platform is poised to facilitate collective ideation and the development of pioneering solutions that empower individuals to thrive. Expecting an attendance of approximately 15 participants, the workshop is scheduled to span six hours.

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DIS '24 Companion: Companion Publication of the 2024 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference
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DOI:10.1145/3656156
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  1. Aesthetics
  2. Connectivity
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July 1 - 5, 2024
IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark

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