Essays about: "participatory discussions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 essays containing the words participatory discussions.

1. 1. “I Feel so at Home in This Subreddit" : A Netnographic Analysis of the Fan Subreddit r/ThelastofusHBOseries and Its Community-Building Aspects

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

   Author : Marlene Penn; [2023]
   Keywords : The Last of Us; fandom; online fan community; Reddit; netnography; communication; community building;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the online fan community of the HBO series The Last of Us on the social media platform Reddit. Within this study, the fans’ communication practices on the subreddit r/ThelastofusHBOseries are researched and analyzed from a community-building perspective. The subreddit was observed employing a netnographic approach. READ MORE

3. 2. urStory : A Tool to Connect Generations Through Voice-Recorded Memories and Experiences

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

   Author : Ecenur Bacaksizlar; [2023]
   Keywords : Intergenerational Connections; Generational Gap; Digital Storytelling; Designing for Cultures; Interaction Design; Ageism;

   Abstract : Over the last decades, there has been a decline in the recognition and prevalence of communication and interaction between people of different age groups. This change can be perceived as a loss of value in societies on several different levels while this societal segregation continues to create larger divisions within societies. READ MORE

4. 3. Beyond Traditional Hierarchies: Co-Creation of Urban Resilience through Transdisciplinary Approaches : An exploratory case study of the city of Dresden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Charlotte Martha Sprengel; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban Resilience; Participatory Urban Planning; Integrated Urban Development; Community Engagement; Sustainable Cities;

   Abstract : Urbanization and the growth of populations in cities have led to increased exposure and vulnerability to social and environmental changes, such as natural disasters like floods and climate change uncertainties creating complex social dynamics. Cities as tourist destinations are especially susceptible to such disruptions, as their infrastructure and overall aesthetic contribute significantly to their value, ensuring employment opportunities and public well-being. READ MORE

5. 4. Learning for Crisis: Improving food security in Uppsala County through participative localized food production

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Juan José Ortiz Cuadra; [2023]
   Keywords : Food security; Local food systems; Local food; Soft systems methodology; Uppsala County; Sweden;

   Abstract : An unprecedented situation composed by worldwide land degradation, the post pandemic era, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unfolding, reminding us of the impendent risks that phenomena such as these have for food security. Considering that this context presents new unforeseen challenges, and that there is a lack of knowledge production connecting food security to countries of the global north, such as is the case of Sweden, this thesis seeks to foster discussions on food security through the lens of Uppsala County, integrating notions of Local food systems. READ MORE

6. 5. Rethinking smart: designing future smart charging. : Rethinking what is smart for a vehicle charging station for families.

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

   Author : Zephyr Orlando Vasquez Crabtree; [2023]
   Keywords : Smart charging; Speculative design; Participatory design; Social sustainability; Smart home; Smart home; family perspective.;

   Abstract : There is a push by governments and industries to move towards an all-electric future. With the trajectory of an all-electric vehicle future, the development and popularity of smart chargers have increased. Smart chargers are still in the infancy stage of their lifespan. READ MORE