Lab+7


 * Lab 7**


 * Describe how he defines 'design as a collaborative process', and cite two examples of how creators involve the people they want to create for in their work, according to Bill Moggridge's lecture. (1 paragraph each/3 paragraphs) **

The founder of IDEO, Bill Moggridge defines 'design as a collaborative process' as a system where one needs to understand how the body works (psychology), how people think or how their brain works, and how people are connected (sociology). In addition, he says that for a design to work, people with different backgrounds or work fields must work together in teams and have intimate relationships where people brainstorm together to produce more ideas. He stresses on 'togetherness,' the way in which our design practice is changing, by working with people we work for, by interacting with and involving the people who we are designing for-participatory design.

One example is that of the ear norse throat surgery machine. Surgeons are involved and made to interact with the design process of certain complex surgery equipment. This way, the products are made according to the surgeons who are actually going to use them and therefore making the product more effective.

The second example is the American Red Cross donor program. To try and encourage more donation, they not only involved people in ht research process, but also the results. The results led people to feel that they had more of a connection as people were made to write reviews on why they gave blood. This way the donors may be recognized. Other potential donors reading these reviews will give them ideas and more reasons to donate and make the process of giving more intimate and meaningful.


 * Find an online example of a product which utilizes his principles of collaborative design which it involves people in it design. Cite its URL, and describe its design process in two paragraphs, and how it involved its user(s) in a a paragraph. (3 paragraphs) **

An example which utilizes Moggridge's principles of collaborative design is wikispaces. The desgin of wikispaces focuses on simplicity, how it is easy to use and easily adoptable for all kinds of users. All the tools are simple and easy to use with no extra effort as there are simple edit tools to guide you. It is easy for all the users to build content, join communities and discussions.

The main use of the wiki is for building communities and sharing the work that is published by the members. The information can be updated regularly by anyone. Wikispaces also has the advantage of changing to different languages. Further, creating an account with wikispaces is free and if you need help, you can email wikispaces and you do get a response.

Wikispaces is an open space. The wiki allows users to edit any page regardless of having your own account. Everyone is allowed to read and edit and they may join any wiki if they are interested. It is very easy to interact with group members and acts as a great space to discuss and share.

www.wikispaces.com