Latitude: A symposium by Design Research Forum

Design Research Forum, Harvard University Graduate School of Design

The symposium is a one day event dedicated to exploring the multiplicity of design research methods and the opportunities they yield for inquiry across fields. It comprises of three panels, each investigating distinct spheres of design research.
Panel 1: Methodologies of Science and Technology
Exploring the process of developing experimental, technical and analytical inquiries in design research using methodologies from the natural sciences, technology, and engineering.
Panel 2: Humanities and the Social Sciences
Presenting a selection of approaches for applying epistemological frameworks from the humanities and social sciences to issues related to various areas of design and media research.
Panel 3: Design Research in/as Practice
Discussing how design research can be woven into practice. Design research can take many forms especially when addressing issues, constraints and modes of application.
 
Agenda:
Registration                         
[10:00 - 10:30 a.m. in Gund Lobby]
 
Welcoming Remarks and Logistical Overview of the Day                           
10:35 - 11:00 a.m. in Piper
Opening Remarks: Pamela Cabrera (MDes, EE ’19) &amp; Aurora Jensen (MDes, EE ’19). 
 
Panel 1: Methodologies of Science and Technology
11:00 - 12:30 p.m. in Piper
Panelists: Alma Steingart (FAS), Phuong Pham (HMS, HSPH) &amp; Bertrand Schneider (HGSE)
Moderators: Belinda Tato (GSD) with Stella Rossikopoulou Pappa (MDes, Tech ’19)
 
[1.00 Hour Lunch Break | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.]
 
Panel 2: Humanities and the Social Sciences
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in Piper
Panelists: Johanna Oksala (Pratt), Julie Klinger (BU), Jeffrey Nesbit (GSD) &amp; Antonio Furgiuele (WIT)
Moderators: Sai Balakrishnan (GSD) with Ryan Beitz (MDes HPDM ‘19)
 
[15 Minute Break | 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.]
 
Panel 3: Design Research in/as Practice 
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. in Piper
Panelists: Juan Pablo Corvalán, Manuel de Rivero (Supersudaca), Amie Shao (MASS Design), &amp; Sara Zewde (Studio Zewde, GSD alumna)
Moderators: Paul Nakazawa (GSD) with Samuel Maddox (MDes, ULE ’19)
 
Social Hour
4:45 - 6:00 p.m. in Piper

Piper Auditorium

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