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Design for Adaptability
Rute Gomes
OPEN CLASS
FEBRUARY 26TH OF 2024, 10.30AM
ROOM 26 OF EP1
Designers have the responsibility to develop solutions that contribute towards a more sustainable consumption. One of the Design for Sustainability (DfS) strategies is based on extending the time of use of a product. It is not enough, however, to develop products whose materials have a long lifespan, as these may no longer be necessary over time and become obsolete.
Design for Adaptability (DfA) is a design approach that proposes the adoption of strategies that promote the adaptation of a given product to the needs its user over time. Needs can vary in three dimensions: i) functional, ii) cultural and iii) technological. In this session, we propose to expose the approach of DfA as a strategy of design thinking, seeking to launch to the «Esadian» community the challenge of interpretation and speculation of rhythms of use, in different contexts.
The Spatial Design Undergraduate Programme invites you.
Workshop Design for Adaptability, a perpective of future needs.
Rute Gomes
WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 26TH OF 2024, 2.30PM – 5.30PM
MARCH 1ST OF 2024, 10AM – 1PM
MARCH 4TH OF 2024, 10AM – 5.30PM
ROOM 26 OF EP1
This is the second edition of the Workshops Design for Adaptability, a perspective of future needs, between the two intervening entities and jointly organized by Assistant Researcher Rute Gomes (FAUL – Department of Design) and Adjunct Professor Célia Gomes (ESAD. CR – Degree in Space Design).
It is intended to foster design methodologies among Design students that promote solutions framed in the theme of Design for Adaptability, from the point of view of environmental sustainability and the use of space, throughout time. It is aimed that students acquire reflective skills, as well as creative tools, which help them to question present and future contexts, when developing a project. It should be noted that the objective of fostering more sustainable design practices is framed in the Programs developed in the degree courses in Interior and Spatial Design and Product Design at ESAD. CR and FAUL, respectively.
Each workshop consists of three sessions. The number of students should be between 15 and 25. The duration of the contact period is 12 hours.
Rute Gomes is a Researcher in Design at Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL) since 2019, with the project Furniture Design for a flexible use of dwellings. On the same subject is PI for the Embryo Project SEED and pursues a post-doctoral study (FAUL). She holds a PhD in Design (FAUL – 2017), a MA in Design Products by the Royal College of Arts (RCA – 2004) and an Arts degree from the School of Arts and Design Caldas da Rainha (ESAD-CR – 2001) from Leiria’s Polytechnic. Started lecturing from 2005 to 2009 in Product Design and Development degree at Abrantes Technological School (ESTA) from Tomar’s Polytechnic; from 2006 to 2010 in the Product Design and Technology degree at Aveiro North School (ESAN) by Aveiro University; as an assistant professor at Lusíada North University(2017/8). Was assistant professor in IADE -European University and the coordinator for Design Management master program (2018/9). From 2019, collaborates lecturing at the Design Degree (FAUL). Has been a Jury for several master thesis in Design. Has supervised several master theses in Design. Integrated the Jury of the Interfer Universities Competition. Has developed work for various clients such as TAP ME, ICNB, Atelier de Santos- Arquitetura, Microsoft/Burel or CTT. Her MA was financed by Gulbenkian Foundation (FCG) and her PhD by Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). Had her work exhibited in the various venues, such as the London Design Museum or at Experimenta 2009, among others. Her employment is financed by CEECind (FCT). Won the Ruth Drew Prize (2004), for innovation and excellence (RCA). Won the Gulbenkian Prize at the PT Young Designer Competition(2001).
