Perhaps more so than in any other region, the practice of design in Scandinavia is deeply embedded in the cultural identity of place. Rather than being limited to certain commodified roles of an image economy, innovative design in Scandinavia is a highly valued part of daily life, persisting ingeniously in even the most banal of conditions. It is apparent in every facet of their culture—from print media to city planning. Our current digital era has propelled Scandinavian design into the homogeneous stream of the global image—yet it remains a model to emulate.While an understanding of Scandinavian design’s impact on a globalized world can be seen elsewhere in image-based reproduction, the Scandinavian countries have realized a life philosophy that extends that extends to all facets of life. Students gain first-hand recognition of the many variables that have and continue to influence the Scandinavian mindset in relation to digital design and visual culture. Students also develop skills in interdisciplinary design by working collaboratively.
DIGITAL SCANDINAVIA is a collaborative cross-disciplinary art and design initiative asking students to engage in digital process-based research that explores multi-scalar design and questions the very state of contemporary art and design practice. We look at the macro down to micro scale variables that influence innovative creative production in both the United States and Scandinavia. In 2009, Denver, Copenhagen and Bergen were our playgrounds. In 2010, Copenhagen, Goteborg and Oslo will be our research bases to study and witness city spaces, lifestyle and design agendas.
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