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Design for knowledge dissemination: towards Ecological Well-being, a design case with sea urchins
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This document details the Design process undertaken to support the
communication of the “Living Surfaces” project, carried out during a
scientific experiment conducted at CETEMARES. “Living Surfaces”
is a shared project between CETEMARES - Marine Sciences R&D,
Education, and Knowledge Dissemination Centre, and LiDA – Research
Laboratory in Design and Arts, both research units from the Polytechnic
of Leiria, and focuses on the preservation of the autochthonous species
of sea urchin from the coast of Peniche, Portugal.
The primary goal of the present study is to reflect on the role of Design
in the dissemination of the “Living Surfaces” project, which aims to
repopulate an area that is being destroyed due to the capture of sea
urchins, whose numbers are a cause for concern. This research explores
the collaboration between Design and Marine Biology, emphasizing
the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex
contemporary issues, such as biodiversity loss.
The project adopts an exploratory Design methodology centred on the
concept of Ecological Well-being, prioritizing the health and sustainability
of ecosystems over traditional human-centred approaches. By focusing
on the species to be protected, rather than solely on human perspectives,
this research aims for a deeper understanding of the ecological roles of
sea urchins and seeks to foster empathy towards the species, through
Design methods. This approach highlights the value of non-human life
and considers the socio-economic implications of biodiversity loss and
preservation. A crucial goal of this research is to understand Design’s
role in the communication of scientific knowledge to a broader audience,
making use of Design’s unique capacity to translate concepts, ideas,
and experiences. This document details the first phase of a broader
study that aims to raise public awareness and foster empathy towards
the preservation of sea urchins and their habitats, thereby contributing
to a discourse on Ecological Well-being and sustainable environmental
practices mediated by Design.
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Ecological Well-being Transition Design Design Methodology Design for Knowledge Dissemination Empathy