More info on upcoming DIY-centric IDSA 2010 conference
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pThe IDSA has released some more information about A HREF=”http://idsadiy2010.org/” their upcoming 2010 conference/A (August 4-7) and its DIY theme. They’ve have six dicussion topic themes all exploring the link between DIY and industrial design:/p
blockquoteBEnabling Technologies/B
pThe rise and spread of technologies that enable individuals to design and create with a scale and sophistication once available only to corporations./p
pBDIY as an Innovation Engine/B/p
pUsing the Do It Yourself ethic to foster innovation, even within larger organizations./p
pBSlow Craft/B/p
pConsumers in many nations and markets are becoming increasingly aware of craft, scale and provenance. How does this impact design?/p
pBConsumer Customization/B/p
pInformation and manufacturing technologies have enabled large scale manufacturers to make customized offerings as never before. Does this constitute a type of DIY, or is it completely different?/p
pBCrowdsourcing/B/p
pMany examples of crowdsourced design have reached public consciousness recently, with mixed reaction. Is everything crowdsource-able? What are the advantages, challenges and pitfalls to spreading the design task to the masses?/p
pBIndependent Design Creation/B/p
pBetter tools and better markets for small scale creation are making it a viable option for more people. Is DIY a way out for frustrated designers who want more control? Is it necessary to be small in order to be independent?/blockquote/p
pWe’ll be there, of course, and in addition to us they’ve got the proverbial shit-ton of awesome guest speakers, encompassing over 30 companies, from Nike to Make to Ponoko and more. A HREF=”http://idsadiy2010.org/speakers/” Click here/A for a full list./pa href=”http://www.core77.com/blog/events/more_info_on_upcoming_diy-centric_idsa_2010_conference_16901.asp”(more…)/a
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