OpenIdea_096 Kai Beiderwellen

Speculative Design - International dimensions of the intercultural teaching project Minority Report

What can you expect?

In his presentation, Kai Beiderwellen introduces the Minority Report project. It is part of the Climate Change and Speculative Design (CCSD) research collaboration between California State University East Bay and Mannheim University of Applied Sciences. The aim of the project is to further develop the concept of Speculative Design in order to create a globally applicable tool for future scenarios focussing on climate change and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The presentation will focus on the following topics:

• Speculative design as a methodology: how can speculative approaches contribute to tackling global challenges?
• International co-operation: Insights into co-operation between design universities worldwide and the integration of cultural differences.
• Examples from practice: Presentation of concrete projects of the intercultural teaching project Minority Report 2070.
• Future perspectives: Strategies for the integration of further partners and for the sustainable anchoring of the methodology in teaching and society.

Lecturers

Kai Beiderwellen is Dean of Studies at the Faculty of Design at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences and owner of the consulting agency "Neuro Systemic Design". Whilst studying photography and communication design, he developed a passion for the combination of creation and strategic thinking. He was able to pursue this approach in various advertising agencies and companies and laid the foundations for founding his own agency. Whether in teaching, research or international co-operation, his aim is to use design as a systemic tool to tackle social, cultural and economic challenges and contribute to a better future.

Event language

English

Audience

All interested parties are welcome to participate.

Participation

Participation in the event is free of charge and no registration is required

Details of the event

With the OpenIdea event series, the FHV's InterMedia degree programme invites you to an open discussion round in which exciting and diverse topics in the field of Design and Design are highlighted. International guests from a wide range of fields offer inspiring insights and encourage discussion. The focus will be on social & design, cultural and artistic aspects, Business and Management issues, technological developments and media strategies and their impact. OpenIdea offers a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and creates space for stimulating discussions about current challenges and trends. The event takes place several times a year and invites students, experts and interested parties to debate the future of Design together.