Arctic Sustainable Design
As the Arctic region is a very unique context as a natural, political, cultural and historical environment, it poses particular challenges from the perspective of design. The particular features related with sustainable design in the Arctic context are still vastly under explored. As such, these issues present a promising connecting theme for interdisciplinary discussion and also a potential platform for integrating multidisciplinary research in the development of the sustainable material objects, facilities and environments in the Arctic. A prominent feature in the discussion is the interest towards the meanings given by the users of the designed products, services and environments, but other perspectives are also welcomed. The SIG may approach the issue of Arctic Sustainable Design from i.e. aesthetic, semiotic, functional, technical, legal, economic, sociological, educational, environmental, cultural or historical perspectives, but the viewpoints are not limited to these.
SIG objectives / Arctic Sustainable Design
Promote the idea of sustainable design in the planning of products, services and environments in the Arctic region
Foster interdisciplinary and international collaboration in the context of sustainable design research and education in the Arctic region
Aims to improve the opportunities for the northern residents to be involved in designing in the Arctic
Strengthens the visibility of the Arctic region and communities within the design field
Advances integration of interdisciplinary research and user experience in design practice in the Arctic
As the SIG Design is interested in the perspective of the northern residents particularly as users and creators of designed products, services and environments it also addresses issues that are related with indigenous peoples. The indigenous peoples’ traditional ways of life that become visible in their often handcrafted products may be an interest particularly in the context of jewellery, clothing and craft design.
SIG objectives / Arctic Sustainable Design
Promote the idea of sustainable design in the planning of products, services and environments in the Arctic region
Foster interdisciplinary and international collaboration in the context of sustainable design research and education in the Arctic region
Aims to improve the opportunities for the northern residents to be involved in designing in the Arctic
Strengthens the visibility of the Arctic region and communities within the design field
Advances integration of interdisciplinary research and user experience in design practice in the Arctic
As the SIG Design is interested in the perspective of the northern residents particularly as users and creators of designed products, services and environments it also addresses issues that are related with indigenous peoples. The indigenous peoples’ traditional ways of life that become visible in their often handcrafted products may be an interest particularly in the context of jewellery, clothing and craft design.