[community] communicating inclusive design en masse

Wed Jul 13 18:16:43 UTC 2016

I apologize, Pina and all, but I think we're getting overly-critical. To me, the concept hints at possibilities, but stepping into ways to communicate is risky since they still (sadly) follow these rather lame and toxic redundant cycles called "socio-cultural norms". I am genuinely grateful that such a  agora exists and that everybody can contribute, therefore communicate. Digital is still diapers. We're just at the beginning of the process, so, let's be divergent. Let everybody throw ideas ideas out. Valuable thoughts turn out all the time. We just have to initiate conversation, and let it flow, and be curious about it without making assumptions.
FYI: I made an experiment; I hoped I could initiate such a conversation by sending the movie to my work colleagues. The firm is not big, but not small either (around 60 people). Just ONE responded, rather blandly... 

> From: pina.dintino at gmail.com
> Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:20:41 -0400
> To: tobias at inclusive.com
> CC: community at lists.idrc.ocadu.ca
> Subject: Re: [community] communicating inclusive design en masse
> 
> Jim, very good point. In fact when we speak of divide and the marginalized,
> we cannot assume they are connected at all even if digital connectivity is
> available.  So my point again is to ensure that we are not exclusively
> weighted on digital communication as the key channel, there is still a
> component of human interaction that is required and the how that happens is
> what I want to ensure we capture.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Jim Tobias <tobias at inclusive.com> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks Ather and all. Audience-focus is very important. For topics like
> > this there is always a temptation to create a manifesto, a statement of
> > internal consensus, rather than an outward-looking message of sweet
> > persuasion aimed at feasible audience action. (For the record, a manifesto
> > is fine if that’s what you’re after.)
> >
> >
> >
> > I want to return to the previous discussion of connectedness. I do not
> > believe that we are already all connected. We have, almost, the capability
> > of connecting with anyone, but I don’t think human beings would enjoy the
> > sensation of global and undifferentiated connection. Our lives are built on
> > selected connections, some of which cross many dimensions, but most of
> > which are, blessedly, unidimensional. Such as this very dialogue! It might
> > be better if more people participated, but not 7 billion people.
> >
> >
> >
> > Instead of automatic universal connection, it’s the potential value of
> > dynamic new connections that is so attractive; the fact that exploring new
> > connections keeps getting easier is intoxicating. Only technology is making
> > that connection-exploration easier, so design matters. Anyone excluded by
> > bad design makes everyone else’s exploration harder, and their set of
> > connections smaller.
> >
> >
> >
> > This is best described as a constantly evolving phenomenon of connection
> > opportunities tried, ignored, built, abandoned, etc.; a statement that we
> > are already all connected is static and de-emphasizes human agency and the
> > design process of unpredictably evolving technologies.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ***
> > Jim Tobias
> > Inclusive Technologies
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> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* Ather Shabbar [mailto:ather.shabbar at gmail.com]
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:19 AM
> > *To:* Pina D'Intino <pina.dintino at gmail.com>
> > *Cc:* Jim Tobias <tobias at inclusive.com>; Inclusive Design Community <
> > community at lists.idrc.ocadu.ca>
> >
> > *Subject:* Re: [community] communicating inclusive design en masse
> >
> >
> >
> > I believe the three principles are the cornerstones of how we define and
> > communicate what we mean by inclusive design. However, I wonder how this
> > communication resonates with different audiences. I think it is important
> > to make sure all audiences receive the message in ways that leads to change
> > in perspective.  The principles help us communicate well to those who are
> > already proponents of inclusion. Others, such as business leaders,
> > corporations, public servants, students and educators may need to
> > understand what is in it for them and their organizations. I believe, as we
> > update our communication about the these principles of inclusive design, we
> > also need to keep these other audiences in mind and make sure our
> > communication address all audiences.
> >
> >
> >
> > I would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with others on this
> > project.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ather
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 3:30 PM, Pina D'Intino <pina.dintino at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > I have been following the discussion on this dimension topic and also
> > recall the draft document Jutta you put together several years ago.  I
> > agree that we need this articulated in a more simplistic form and agree
> > that   being unique and connected can work together. The piece in my mind
> > that is missed in the 3 proposed points is the ability to be holistic
> > through diverse collaboration and connectivity. Addressing those who are at
> > risk of greater divide, we must takenote of those who do not use media or
> > communicate through common channels for many reasons. We must step back and
> > ensure that while taking into consideration those 3 dimensions, we do not
> > create a bigger divide by not recognizing that while we believe we are all
> > connected, many don't feel that way. So it's bringing everyone together in
> > a way that we can form that complete circle. Hope this is helpful.
> > Pina
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 9, 2016 at 8:39 AM, Jim Tobias <tobias at inclusive.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I'm not sure I understand the near-term goal. Are we creating a
> > manifesto,
> > > aiming for the sharpest possible statement 'we' can agree on? Or is it an
> > > act of persuasion/inspiration, still based on a vision, but aimed at
> > > getting an audience to see/do things differently? Both are worthwhile,
> > but
> > > if it's the latter, I think we need to know something about these 4000
> > > people. What's their current level of understanding, and what do we want
> > > them to do, in practical terms? What language do we share, and what
> > > examples would resonate best?
> > >
> > > We can discuss this in the abstract, or via a communication design
> > > exercise such as message brainstorming/prioritizing and co-edited
> > > storyboards.
> > >
> > >
> > > ***
> > > Jim Tobias
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> > > Subject: Re: [community] communicating inclusive design en masse
> > >
> > >
> > > 1. Agreed
> > >
> > > 2. "Need" is too strong a word, and sounds preachy rather than accurate.
> > > Perhaps "We value..." or "We benefit from..."
> > >
> > > 3. Agreed but perhaps too vague? 90% happy with this one.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 2016-07-05 13:43, Treviranus, Jutta wrote:
> > > > I’ve been trying to distill our inclusive design theory into simple to
> > > understand and quickly communicated chunks for the large scale workshops
> > > (4000+ participants) planned by some of our partners.
> > > >
> > > > What do people think of characterizing the 3 dimensions as:
> > > >
> > > > 1. We are all unique
> > > > 2. We need everyone’s unique contribution 3. We are all connected
> > > >
> > > > Also, would anyone be willing to create a more professional version of
> > > this piece I threw together many years ago:
> > > >
> > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxQEPw1x9E
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > > Jutta
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