In this engaging conversation, Eleni Kalantidou, Assistant Professor at the Queensland College of Art and Design, shares insights from her work on sustainable repair practices. She discusses the urgent need for design repair in the face of climate change and emphasizes the role of repair cultures in community resilience. Eleni also highlights innovative education models and community initiatives like men's sheds that promote mentorship and skill exchange. Listeners will be inspired by her vision for a future where design and repair foster holistic well-being.
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Design/Repair's Core Idea
Design and repair are essential responses to climate change and resource depletion.
The book, "Design/Repair," positions them as first responders to these global challenges.
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Publishing Challenges on Repair
Eleni Kalantidou and Lee Vinsel discuss the difficulty of publishing on repair in design journals.
Design's focus on newness has overshadowed the innovative aspects of repair.
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Expanding Circular Economy
The circular economy concept needs expansion beyond industrial practices to encompass social and individual aspects.
It should promote reducing consumption and rethinking waste in everyday practices.
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This edited volume explores the intricate relationship between design and repair, examining how design practices influence repairability and the cultural contexts needed for sustainable repair. It features diverse perspectives on design-led and repair-led approaches, highlighting the importance of community engagement and the role of design in fostering a culture of repair. The book also delves into the social and environmental implications of repair, advocating for more sustainable practices. It challenges traditional notions of design and innovation, emphasizing the value of maintaining and extending the lifespan of objects. Ultimately, "Design/Repair" promotes a holistic approach to repair, encompassing social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Introduction to Design Psychology
Introduction to Design Psychology
Eleni Kalantidou
Eleni Kalantidou's "Introduction to Design Psychology" challenges conventional approaches to design by integrating psychological principles and considerations. The book explores how design impacts human behavior and well-being, emphasizing the interconnectedness of design, psychology, and culture. It examines the limitations of traditional design practices and proposes alternative approaches that are more responsive to human needs and environmental concerns. The book also highlights the role of repair as a holistic practice, encompassing not only material objects but also social and psychological aspects. Ultimately, it advocates for a more human-centered and sustainable design approach.
Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Eleni Kalantidou, Assistant Professor at the Queensland College of Art and Design, about the volume of essays, Design/Repair: Place, Practice, and Community (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023), which Eleni co-edited with Abby Mellick Lopes, Alison Gill, Guy Keulemans, and Niklavs Rubenis. The volume examines both the relationship of design practices to repair and repairability and the kinds of cultures needed to develop sustainable repair practices the world over. Eleni is also the author of the recent book, Introduction to Design Psychology. Eleni respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Yugara and Turrabal land on which she lives, and pays her respects to Indigenous Elders, past and present.
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