Slow Reader A Resource for Design Thinking and Practice
Slow Reader A Resource for Design Thinking and Practice by Ana Paula Pais, published by Valiz in 2016, is a thought-provoking collection that spans 255 pages. This edition presents theoretical reflections and practical perspectives from a diverse group of contributors, including writers, designers, architects, and environmental activists. The book aims to foster a holistic vision of human activity while challenging conventional design practices that prioritize speed and efficiency.
Readers will find a rich exploration of ideas that encourage reflection and imagination, extending beyond the design field. The essays delve into “slower” approaches to living, inviting a reconsideration of contemporary values in art and design. With contributions from notable figures such as Yochai Benkler and Olafur Eliasson, this resource serves as a platform for further investigation into design thinking and practice, making it relevant for anyone interested in the intersection of art, design, and societal values.
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Slow Reader collects theoretical reflections and practical perspectives from writers, designers, architects, artists and environmental activists that aspire toward a holistic vision of human activity. Contributors include Yochai Benkler, Maria Blaisse, Chet Bowers, Olafur Eliasson, Eric Ellingsen, Emilio Fantin, Fernando Garcia-Dory, Lotte van Gelder, Jeanne van Heeswijk, the nanopolitics group, Jogi Panghaal, Eva Pfannes (Ooze Architects), Ann Pendleton-Jullian, Alessandra Pomarico, Marjetica Potr ́c, Julian Raxworthy, Uzma Rizvi, Niels Schrader and Christina Werner.
Positioned as a “resource for design thinking and practice,” this book challenges the paths through which contemporary designers conventionally operate and the values of speed and efficiency that dominate discourse. Slow Reader is intended to inspire readers well beyond the design field, serving as a vehicle for reflection, imagination and further investigation of “slower” approaches to living.
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