Futures Studies for Design Systems and Social Transformation from Time/Space-Based Perspectives
Abstract
:1. Introduction
Related Work
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Design Pedagoies: Future Studies from a Time-Based Perspective in the Laboratory of Spatial Design
2.2. Challenges of Adapting the Course
2.3. Pedagogical Framework
- Communities: The application of a systematic approach to exploring futures provides avenues through which communities or organizations can plan for greater integration among themselves and rapprochement to preferred futures [32]. This approach enables communities to engage in proactive and inclusive practices that foster cohesion and collective decision-making processes (for an analysis of community user behavior from field research conducted by students in the course, see Figure 2).
- Immigrant phenomena: Immigrant phenomena affect first and second generations through ethnographic practices of futures [33] which can play a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by first and second generations of immigrants. By incorporating futures thinking, these practices facilitate inclusive processes that enable immigrants to experience a sense of inclusion, active participation, and empowerment within the Lodi/Corvetto area.
- The fragility of local communities: Digital transformations and associated practices hold the potential to address the vulnerabilities and fragilities faced by local communities. Such transformations can enhance accessibility, connectivity, and integration, offering opportunities for marginalized groups to actively participate in shaping the future of the area (for field research conducted by students in the course to analyze different factors in the community, see Figure 3).
- Marginalized groups: In particular, the elderly, immigrant women, and teenagers represent significant demographic segments within the area. However, their involvement in transformational decision-making processes and participation in scenario planning practices are currently limited. Efforts should be made to engage these inhabitants with inclusive practices that recognize their unique needs, aspirations, and perspectives, thereby fostering their active involvement in shaping the future trajectory of the area.
3. Results and Discussions
3.1. Time-Based Analysis
- Functional compatibilities between activities: Functional compatibilities that pertain to the alignment and coordination of activities within a given space.
- Individual and collective presences: This considers highlighting the interplay between individual and group dynamics and their impact on the spatial environment.
- Openings and closures: These refer to the temporal patterns of availability and accessibility.
- Timetables: These encompass the schedules and temporal organization of various activities and events.
- Connections: These represent the links and relationships established within the spatial context.
- Flows: These refer to the movement patterns and dynamics within the space.
- Natural and artificial light: This encompasses the interplay between natural lighting conditions and artificial illumination.
- Noise and soundscape: This relates to the auditory qualities and acoustic environment within the space.
3.2. Future Thinking
3.3. Design Systems for Social Transformations
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Chicago/Turabian StyleBarbara, Anna, and Yuemei Ma. 2023. "Futures Studies for Design Systems and Social Transformation from Time/Space-Based Perspectives" Systems 11, no. 11: 552. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11110552
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