Using Video to Support Co-Design of Information and Communication Technologies

Authors

  • Ville Tikkanen Arki Research Group, Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki
  • Andrea Botero Cabrera Arki Research Group, Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15847/obsOBS222008206

Keywords:

video ethnography, innovation design, ICT design

Abstract

In this text, we explore the possibilities video affords for co-design activities in the case of information and communication technologies. We present an overview of the current approaches and a categorization of the approaches of using video in design and research into four main strands: video ethnography, video recording of experiments, design videography and professional video production. Through case examples of videos done in our research group over the years, we discuss three potential video genres that suit the needs of co-design. After that suggest five considerations on what should be taken into account when using video in co-design. Finally we conclude by considering potential future directions for the use of video in design and research.

Author Biographies

Ville Tikkanen, Arki Research Group, Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki

He works as a designer and researcher at the Media Lab of University of Art and Design Helsinki. He has a MA degree from Media Lab Helsinki and is in the midst of making plans for his post-graduate studies.

Andrea Botero Cabrera, Arki Research Group, Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki

DA candidate at the Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki. She has been involved as researcher, concept designer and project manager for several R&D+D projects that deal with design explorations of emerging media formats and how they relate to social practices. Andrea is interested in both theoretical and practical implications of broad participation in design processes and how this relates to "innovation".

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Published

2008-05-26

How to Cite

Tikkanen, V., & Cabrera, A. B. (2008). Using Video to Support Co-Design of Information and Communication Technologies. Observatorio (OBS*), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.15847/obsOBS222008206

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