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.
Reference:
Winschiers-Theophilus, H, Chivuno-Kuria, S, Kapuire, GK, et al. 2010. Being participated: a community approach. 11th Conference on Participatory Design (PDC 2010), Sydney Australia, 29 November-3 December 2010, pp. 1-10
Winschiers-Theophilus, H., Chivuno-Kuria, S., Kapuire, G., Bidwell, N., & Blake, E. (2010). Being participated: a community approach. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5132
Winschiers-Theophilus, H, S Chivuno-Kuria, GK Kapuire, NJ Bidwell, and E Blake. "Being participated: a community approach." (2010): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5132
Winschiers-Theophilus H, Chivuno-Kuria S, Kapuire G, Bidwell N, Blake E, Being participated: a community approach; 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5132 .
