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Cross-Cultural Design for Disability and Society

Cross-Cultural Design for Disability and Society
Location:
Japan - Tokyo
Term:
Maymester/Summer
Dates:
Sun, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 7 2027
School/Department:
School of Applied and Creative Computing
Credits:
3 credits (UG: CGT 39000, Grad: CGT 59000)
Estimated Cost:
$3,500

Program Description

This program is designed to support students in learning about emerging technologies in the context of the global market, understanding how history, culture, and society influence technology infrastructure, acceptance, and adoption across locations. Put simply, what makes for good design is dependent upon particular histories, existing infrastructure, cultural norms, and policy landscapes. We focus on design for disability because this context is the best for evaluating mismatches between societies, their technologies, and individual bodies. Further, the disability context requires a detailed understanding of local policies and frameworks which deeply influence the possibility of certain technologies coming to market.

Tentative Program Itinerary

  • Saturday, July 24th- Travel to Tokyo, Japan
  • Sunday, July 25th- Arrive in Tokyo, Welcome Dinner hosted by Chiba Institute of Technology
  • Monday, July 26th- Meet Design Team which includes Chiba Technology Students, Learn about Disability Advocacy Groups, Scavenger Hunt
  • Tuesday, July 27th- Tokyo Edo Museum, History & Culture Lecture, Methods Lecture
  • Wednesday, July 28th- Tea ceremony and Lecture, History Lecture, Methods Lecture & Reflection Activities, Team Lab Immersive Art Exhibition
  • Thursday, July 29th- Tokyo Toy Museum, Public Policy Lecture, Meet your Stakeholders, Design Sprint
  • Friday, July 30th-Saturday, July 31st- Postal Museum, Metro Museum, Public Policy Lecture, Methods Lecture, Design Sprint
  • Saturday, July 31st- Gotokuji Temple, Kanda Myojin, History/Policy Lecture, Methods Lecture, Design Sprint
  • Sunday, August 1st-  Free day
  • Monday, August 2nd- Co-design Meeting with Stakeholders, Sensou-Ji and Asakusa Cultural Experience, Group Dinner
  • Tuesday, August 3rd- Design Sprint Day 1
  • Wednesday, August 4th- Design Sprint Day 2
  • Thursday, August 5th- Design Sprint Day 3
  • Friday, August 6th- Free Day
  • Saturday, August 7th- Family Day - Present Designs to Families at Expo Event
  • Sunday, August 8th- Group presentations, Reflection, Farewell Dinner
  • Monday, August 9th- Program Concludes and Departure

Program flyer

Contact program leader Rua Williams via email with your questions.

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