IFor this course, Oscar Tomico taught the methodology of the first-person perspective (FPP), which deals with how design immerses itself in the environment, becoming aware of itself as an observer, and questioning how it intervenes in the space it inhabits
As an activity, we had to create and coexist with a machine made from recycled materials that served an emotional need, and then conduct a self-intervention. I chose to track my cellphone usage
As an activity, we had to create and coexist with a machine made from recycled materials that served an emotional need
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I am going to keep it in my night stand
Smelling the coffee makes you do a deep breath so it becomes a moment of presence
The relaxing moment of smelling coffee and how it makes you focus
It reminds me of to stop and focus my presence and keep going
self-intervention. I chose to track my cellphone usage
I tracked my cell phone usage to observe the purpose for which I use it and how it correlates with my current emotions. This is important because the cell phone is a multifunctional tool and a source of emotional dependency. This experiment helped me differentiate and question why I want to use my phone, understanding the origin of my actions regarding its use, and how it intertwines with my daily routine and sense of freedom
The initial attitude I adopted was to use the cell phone as little as possible to reduce note-taking. However, I later reverted to a normal pattern, where I checked messages and glanced at my phone by reflex. At one point, it was so frequent within a 10-minute window that I had to take screenshots of the hours because I couldn't keep up with checking my phone and taking notes in my notebook.
I became aware of my cell phone usage and a feeling of guilt arose when contemplating sharing the results
I became aware of unconscious actions and, at the same time, I questioned my actions before taking them. For instance, sometimes I would pick up my phone with a clear purpose (responding to a message) but then take advantage of the fact that I was already 'in' the phone to aimlessly browse through things like social media. This way, I could note down the main objective, considering the rest as an 'extra.' But I realized that this action stemmed from a judgmental attitude of trying to avoid noting that I was using the phone without any purpose.
I consider that it prompts a change in how I analyze myself in relation to work. To see from what perspective am I focusing on in my professional actions
To realize from which perspective am I interested in working. What are my interests, and what kind of ritual can I create for day-to-day life
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