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Near Future Laboratory Podcast

N°077 - Gemma Jones & School of Critical Design

Oct 30, 2023
33:50
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Gemma Jones from School of Critical Design discusses their excitement about developing toolkits and methods in future, speculative, and critical design. They also talk about the challenges of using design methods in organizational contexts and the importance of engagement, collaboration, and coordination within the School of Critical Design.
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  • Established by Gemma Jones and Jay Paul Nealey, the School of Critical Design aims to explore futures, speculative design, and critical design, and has experienced significant growth during COVID.
  • The School of Critical Design provides a space for intentional conversations, fostering emotional connections, and aims to make futures methods more practical and applicable in organizational contexts.

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The Origins and Development of School of Critical Design

Gemma Jones and Jay Paul Nealey established the School of Critical Design as a collaborative venture focusing on emerging methods for insight, strategy, and design. They aimed to explore futures, speculative design, and critical design, developing toolkits and methods in these areas. The school grew organically, offering courses, talks, and building a community. During COVID, the school experienced a boost in its audience, leading to a move towards offering written courses as well. The School of Critical Design is a passion project with great potential for growth and impact.

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