At a time where computer technology is putting human lives and work under pressure, we
discuss how to provide alternatives. We look back at Participatory Design (PD) which was …

We may currently perceive an era of massive digitalization within the sector of
manufacturing. Summarized as the 'Industry 4.0'vision—as a complex connection between …

Digital fabrication tools have transformed how people work in micro-and small-scale
manufacturing settings. While increasing efficiency and precision, these tools raise concerns …

Innovative research solutions increasingly require deep engagement with practitioners to
manage the complex problems they are attempting to solve. This often project-based …

'Infrastructuring'as a concept draws attention to the way in which a designed artefact or
system is not the end of the development process. Rather, technology development takes …

Abstract 10 years ago, Castellani et al.(Journal of Computer Supported Cooperative Work,
vol. 18, no. 2–3, 2009, pp. 199–227, 2009) showed that using just an audio channel for …

The participatory design, fabrication and customization of assistive technology can be an
empowering experience for users with disabilities and their caregivers and teachers. These …

EUD strives to change the traditional labour organization in the software industry by adding
tools for end users to modify existing and to develop new applications. Existing software …

Augmented fabrication is the practice of designing and fabricating an artifact to work with
existing objects. Although common both in the wild and as an area for research tools, little is …

As digital fabrication technology has become mainstream, the increased demand for 3D
printed objects has created a new market for professional outsourcing. Given that most of …