Being participated: a community approach

  • Authors:
  • Heike Winschiers-Theophilus;Shilumbe Chivuno-Kuria;Gereon Koch Kapuire;Nicola J. Bidwell;Edwin Blake

  • Affiliations:
  • Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, Heikew, schivuno;Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, Heikew, schivuno;Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, Heikew, schivuno;Meraka Institute, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa;University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 11th Biennial Participatory Design Conference
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

In this paper, we explore the concept of participatory design from a different viewpoint by drawing on an African philosophy of humanness -Ubuntu-, and African rural community practices. The situational dynamics of participatory interaction become obvious throughout the design experiences within our community project. Supported by a theoretical framework we reflect upon current participatory design practices. We intend to inspire and refine participatory design concepts and methods beyond the particular context of our own experiences.