About
Long Connections
Collective Anticipation
January - May, 2023
January - May, 2023
Degree Project
MFA in Interaction Design, Umeå Institute of Design
MFA in Interaction Design, Umeå Institute of Design
Summary
An exploration of how to design for alternative public engagement in infrastructure projects that span over long time scales and long distances. It deals with the specific case of the North Bothnia Line in the north of Sweden, a railroad in the making.
The final design is a proposal for an alternative communication and engagement platform, which focuses on creating public engagement through reflective sharing of personal experiences over longer periods of time.
Context
Currently there are many different communication channels, and a multitude of stakeholders along the train line. On paper it has been in the making for over 20 years and could perhaps be estimated to be finished around 2040. However, the exact future of the project is still uncertain and people can only just imagine how the project might impact their daily lives.
IssuesPublic employees can face challenges of building understanding and trust with local residents. It is difficult to reach out in time to capture important knowledge and concerns. There is also the question of how to be present and available as a public body when the work covers and concerns a multitude of communities over a long distance.
Outcomes
Research insights > Strategic framework > Platform concept
Overview
Design
Process and stories
Working document for mapping the larger context and timeframes during research, framing, and concept development.
Suggested long term user journeys.
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