Having been trained in Design in a European / Bauhaus-style, it was my objective from the very beginning (early 1980s) to extend that architectural approach to a new realm.
Not a physically tangible fixed material architecture of space and enclosure, but rather the dynamic architecture of elements, patterns and interrelationships supporting function and usage. This was, as we see now, a fundamentally different departure point than the assumptions and approach taken by the HCI community. And thus this is why we see such a large rift in practice, framing, communication, and understanding. One insight that I've gained in working with colleagues internationally, however, is that many European designers often instantly resonate and understand the approaches I and my partners use and describe. I remember the first time I worked with a team of Dutch industrial and interaction designers. It was as if I'd suddenly found a family of close relatives. Nearly everything about how they approached design and solution-seeking, from our style of visualization, documentation, and patterned architecture was similar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=37626 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
