Design Research - UX London

I recently found (via @jacwex) this elegant presentation about design research, with some tips on analysis. Since working with designers I have enjoyed the way they embrace visual tools during the analysis process: post-it notes, butchers paper and index cards moving the ideas and insights around a room or wall - making it a more tactile process.

Design Research For Everyday Projects - UX London

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LiveFutures2020 - A collaboration

Back in August I found myself involved in an experiment. I was invited to collaborate with a COFA Design student to co-create an installation for the LiveFutures 2020 project.

So during August, Pruni Mahdar and I put together InsideOut - Growing Communities. The project involved a few elements focusing on key themes: Community, Sustainability, Connection & Fun!

http://livefutures2020.com/2009/08/planting-communities-an-art-installation/

We wanted the project to build on existing communities so we asked www.LiveLocal.org.au if they would like to get involved. With their support we immediately had an online space for people who visited the exhibition to post their experiences and support each other.

The installation involved a seedling gift where people chose an organic seedling to take home and nurture. Before leaving they had to commit to care for their seedling on video - we are emailing their videos to them in 3 months for their own review and reflection. We also interviewed local community gardeners and put together a short video exploring what they love about their garden and the role it plays in the community. We located some community gardens on a map and provided opening times for visitors too - as they can be a little tricky to find.

Thanks to the help of Andrew Wills, who designed our logo and Nick Agafonoff, who helped edit a short video - just in time for the event! It was a fabulous experience and working with Pruni was wonderful ... now to wait for our seedlings to produce yummy organic tomatoes, snow peas, broccoli, lettuce and herbs!