Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) and ubiquitous computing are leading to an increase in objects with a short lifespan - ei- ther through breakage, “bricking” by the manufacturer, or discontinued use by the owner. This leads to a surplus of material and e-waste that cannot or is not readily recycled, upcycled or otherwise reused, aggravating material scarcity. In part, this is due to the use of unrecyclable materials and custom-built hardware. However, it is also due to the limited value people place on these objects (e.g., sentimental and environmental). This one-day workshop will explore how the configuration of values designed into IoT objects influences the end-user practices of disposal, recycling and upcycling. Through this lens, we will collectively consider potential de- sign strategies that can be instilled during the process of design, to support the continuity of the material life of IoT objects after their “death”.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | DIS' 20 Companion: Companion Publication of the 2020 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference |
Publisher | ACM |
Pages | 417-420 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4503-7987-8 |
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Publication status | Published - Jul 2020 |
Event | ACM Designing Interactive Systems 2020 - Eindhoven/Online, Eindhoven, Netherlands Duration: 6 Jul 2020 → 10 Jul 2020 https://dis.acm.org/2020/ |
Conference
Conference | ACM Designing Interactive Systems 2020 |
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Abbreviated title | DIS |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Eindhoven |
Period | 6/07/20 → 10/07/20 |
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