Debra Satterfield’s presentation was about Design for Behavioral Change and Social Inclusion. First she talked about design as a form of communication. She said that design provides an interface that helps people access information. She said that design lets people interact with information and gives them the opportunity to use it. The next thing she talked about was what design is in the real world. She gave a list that talked about how design is info, experiences, artifacts, communities, structures, and real or virtual spaces that enforce our sense of community. She went on to say that design physically and emotionally supports people, and empowers them to extend their capabilities. Next she gave a definition for Design for Behavioral Change, which is designs that model or direct changes in people’s behavior. One of her other main points was Design for Social Inclusion, these are designs that break down social barriers.
One of her examples was a video game that taught children with autism how to use basic sign language. I thought this was a very good example of her two main points. This product would help direct changes in people’s behavior, not only in the autistic children, but also in children without autism. This product definitely fit the definition of design for social inclusion. Since it could be used by both autistic and non-autistic, it broke down the social barriers.
Another example she gave was a little GPS/phone device for autistic children. The way she presented the device, it definitely fit the definition of design for social inclusion. She showed that since autistic children may not be able to have the same fancy cell phones as their friends, this device would give them a cool device of their own. It also fit the definition of design for behavioral change. It could help change the behavior of the autistic children and their friends. It would give the autistic children new opportunities, and their friends would look at the device and not look down on them because they don’t have a fancy cell phone. I didn’t think this example was the best idea. I do believe that autistic children should be more empowered, but letting them wander around their neighborhoods unattended seems like it could lead so some problems.
The third example she gave was a website that dealt with IBS and other related problems such as Crohns and Colitis. This site also fit the definitions of her two principles. It helps direct or model positive changes in people’s behavior. It gives people with bowel disorders a positive outlook and hope for change, while educating their friends and relatives about what they are going through. It also helps to break down social barriers. This site educates people about these different conditions and helps them find solutions which will eventually break down the social barriers they face.
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