Intervention-Interaction

Design is a form of intervention. Whenever a new artifact is introduced to our life – often inspired by new technology – design has to negotiate between people, the existing context and the new artifact. The essence of design is interaction. Interaction between people and artifacts, as well as interaction amongst people mediated by designed artifacts. Through examples of Antenna’s work, crossing the threshold between product and environment, between public and private, between physical and digital interfaces, some of the key concepts which govern our design practice will be presented. Most notably, intervention and interaction. Design is an intervention which generates a new interaction in society.