'URBAN & SUBURBAN NATURE INTERACTIONS', IMPACTS AND SERENDIPITOUS NARRATIVES OF THE MY NATUREWATCH PROJECT. (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Phillips, R.; Anderson, R.; Abbas-Nazari, A.; Gaver, B.; Boucher, A.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference. Volume 1(2020)
• Page Start: 2109
• Page End: 2118
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: design activities -- co-design -- collaborative design -- engagement -- nature; Engineering design -- Congresses; Industrial design -- Congresses; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1017/dsd.2020.6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2633-7762

Abstract

Abstract: The My Naturewatch project uses self-build wildlife cameras supporting new public engagements with nature & technology. The project used Open Design methods providing self-defined, bespoke making outputs, modelling 'environmental citizenship', transitioning beyond sustainability. By co-designing makers were encouraged to engage with ecosystems refocusing human habitats & perspectives driven by curiosity. The article shares a qualitative evaluation of the project's impact on participants, describing attitudes, understanding and behaviour towards technology & nature changed by participation.