Designing for Meaningful Technology

In today’s world, we have so many devices, and are always on. Technology is easily accessible, cheap and easy to use. How do we design for meaningfulness? For purpose in life, and for our relationships with ourselves, and with others?

As part of our series on designing for happiness, Masamichi Souzou is excited to host Dr. Vanessa Julia Carpenter to talk about how to design for meaningful technology.

Vanessa holds a PhD in Designing for Meaningfulness in Future Smart Products from Aalborg University, Copenhagen and is founder and interaction design researcher at Kintsugi Design, a design studio specializing in hardware, and creating robust futures. She has worked for companies such as FORCE Technology and SPACE10 where she helps them to explore futures and develop smart products. Vanessa comes from a background of interactive art and technology, where she challenges the status quo and explores how to facilitate personal and interpersonal self development. Vanessa recently launched the Nordic network Women in Hardware (www.womeninhardware.dk) and is working to empower women by creating a space for opportunity, learning, resource sharing, support, and knowledge.

We look forward to seeing you there for a short talk and discussion!