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October 24, 2005
A bit more on Edward Tenner's closing plenary presentation
The DUX 2005 website provides Edward Tenner's impressive bio, and an earlier blog posting provides pointers to additional information about Dr. Tenner.
But, how about a title and abstract for Edward's presentation? Here they are:
Unintentional Design: Uses of the UnexpectedNew materials and processes are often greeted as exciting opportunities for design. But their very pace makes it more difficult than ever to foresee the consequences of innovation. With the ubiquity of the web, both positive and negative surprises can arise not just from overlooked physical and chemical processes, but also from complex biological and social interactions. The history of technology, design, and society suggests that a balance between a strong personal vision and an openness to innovation by users makes possible successful adaptation to the unforseen.
The closing plenary session of DUX 2005 will occur the afternoon of Saturday, 5 November beginning at 4pm.
Posted by richard.anderson at October 24, 2005 10:10 PM