Summary
The final day of the conference focuses on strategies, tools, and design approaches that meld digital and public worlds in our daily lives. Presenters discuss how physical public spaces can serve as essential design materials, with examples spanning transportation, education, childcare, and social services. The day begins with a session on using future artifacts to envision transformative changes, followed by a reflective synthesis from experienced designers. Amara Spence's closing keynote emphasizes designing for Liberation, encouraging the audience to utilize their imaginations in creating desired futures.
Key Insights
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Designers should leverage public spaces as materials for service design.
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Artifacts from the future can enhance our vision for change.
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The interaction between digital and physical realms is key for modern design strategy.
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Collaboration among designers can lead to enriched insights and reflections.
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Reflective practice is essential for synthesizing ideas and experiences from the conference.
Notable Quotes
"Good morning and welcome to the final day of the conference."
"You'll hear from our speakers about the varied strategies and design approaches they're employing."
"Today is about designing services that span the blurred lines between our digital and public worlds."
"This session opens with an exploration of how using artifacts from the future can help us envision change."
"We're excited to have a special closing keynote from Amara Spence about designing for Liberation."
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