ART 2370 HISTORY OF DESIGN 
CAL STATE LA 
Fall 24


WED 6:00PM—8:45PM
FA 321

ASSIGNMENT 06


TECHNOLOGY

Unconventional ways of thinking: Process is Product
Studio Moniker and Conditional Design




PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to learn about interactive projects created by Studio Moniker 2012–2023, an Amsterdam based interactive design studio, and identify and comment on issues surrounding the social effects of technology.

LEARNING POINTS
You will learn about the many different ways in which technology affects our daily lives, from the relationship between the digital age and an accelerated life, the perception of physical and virtual reality, content production in the multiverse, and virtual embodiment.

TASK
  • Study your assigned Moniker project by going through the visuals and text on the project page.

  • Prepare to disucss the following on Wed, 10/30:

    - What is the most striking element of this work and why?
        (100-150 words)

    - Can you identify the statement made by the designer, as it relates to the social effects of technology? What are the broader implications of the designer’s statement? Do you agree with the designer’s position and why? Do you have any questions or counterarguments?
        (300-400 words)

    - How does this project relate to other projects or concepts or real-world issues you've encountered?
       (100-150 words)


STUDIO MONIKER projects:
https://studiomoniker.com/projects


Bring the following to the next class for a class exercise on 10/30:
 - A big sheet of paper
 - Color pens

https://workbook.conditionaldesign.org







DUE 10/30
10% of final grade 

Grading Criteria
Examine the role of technology in shaping creative expression and communication in a modern world.

Discuss and write about your critical perspective on human interaction with digital objects and what it means to live in the age of the internet and digital connectedness. How can you apply these insights to the creative work you produce for the internet?

Challenge yourself to think in unconventional ways of designing products and processes and how to responsibly use the new tools of play and creativity, based on the precedents that you learn about in class. Communicate your findings during group activities and discussions. 

Reading Response

Understanding of the text: Does the response demonstrate a clear and accurate understanding of the reading's main ideas?

Critical engagement: Does the response engage thoughtfully with the text, offering analysis, reflection, and critique?

Originality: Does the response offer original insights or personal reflections, rather than just summarizing the reading?


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