Monday, March 31, 2008

THEME FOR THE CONFERENCE

Here you have some points to discuss
Information Design: Seeding Knowledge, Breeding Competence, Cultivating Practice


In the information age scenario there are many questions raised about the usefulness of the information provided. In order to cultivate good approaches in designing better information products in local context it is required to address/understand the important aspects of local knowledge, competences and practices. The conference would offer a platform to collaborate and share the Information design ideas, approaches, methodologies within the sphere of local context.

There could be multiple contexts considering the local (context) as an anchor point zooming in (micro) and zooming out (macro)

1) Healthcare
2) Education
3) Environment
4) Sustainable living
5) Culture (food, beliefs etc..)
6) Ancient knowledge in recent context
7) Craft
8) public policy
9) Social Impact