Visual construction

摘要

The idea behind Visual Construction, VC, is derived from a use of visual material in participatory design. The use of VC is a natural development of the qualitative user-centred design tradition. We wish to address the potential of visual anthropology within the boundaries of participatory design. Furthermore it is necessary with an explanation of the potential of the 'picture' ― hereby meaning the visual material we have worked with e.g. the photograph, stills, art and sketches. With a correct understanding and use of pictures, it can function as a building bridge between the designer and a user. The interpretation and use of different pictures facilitates a context-awareness that can help to minimize the gap between the user and the designer. The goal for VC is to extend the field of participatory design with a visual anthropological perspective and to introduce a use of the picture, that will extend cultural-awareness of the designer.