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1. 1. beEmpathy DESIGNING WITH AND FOR EMPATHY

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

   Author : Judith Sievers; [2021-06-04]
   Keywords : Empathy; Emotional literacy; Intercultural competence; ; Children; Education; Emphatic Design; Inclusive Design;

   Abstract : In my Master thesis, I explore how design can mediate empathy among school children in order to foster creativity, intercultural competence, and complex identities. I focus on the psychology of empathy and on design-informed ways of establishing it. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding implementation gaps in honour-related violence & oppression policy : A case study exploring the promises and pitfalls faced by teachers when implementing policy in a Swedish school environment  

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Julia Thalin; [2021]
   Keywords : Micro-level policy implementation; Street-level bureaucrats; Policy implementation gaps; Honour-related violence and oppression;

   Abstract : Honour-related violence and oppression has been politically prioritised in Sweden during the past two decades. National policies have been formulated, laws adopted, and the school has been identified as a crucial actor for preventing this type of violence at the local level. READ MORE

4. 3. Figure Out

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Adam Younes; [2021]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : In this project, I start by addressing the issue of the creativity decrease that happen within children when they start school. I wanted to emphasize the importance of creative play to develop problem-solving skills. After I ran some user tests, my project took a new turn and instead I started designing a board game for an older target group. READ MORE

5. 4. Reimagining Play Reconstructing Education : Exploring discourse in The LEGO Group as Media Producer: A qualitative discourse analysis, examining constructions of children, LEGO self-representation and ideology, and 21st Century education.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Caroline Pearsall; Radmila Canic; [2021]
   Keywords : Education - Competent Child - Commodified Child - Learning through Play - 21st Century - Technology - Brick Ideology - The LEGO Group - Iconic Brand;

   Abstract : This paper analyzes how the Lego Group discourse portrays children, education, play, themselves and attempts to reveal corresponding ideologies surrounding the brick. The LEGO Group claim equality, honesty and transparency in their communications, and within their business ecosystem, at their core are their traditional family values, creating an intriguing and multi-layered discourse. READ MORE

6. 5. Volvo's Whisper

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Wenting Xu; [2020]
   Keywords : Autonomous; Mobility; Children; Biophilia; Vehicle Interior Design;

   Abstract : The reason why the author came to Sweden made her think about her own experience living in the megacities. She realized that the people live nearby nature have more attention care about themselves, others, and the environment. They have a sensitivity of quality, comfort, and freshness, and even sustainability since they are young. READ MORE