SPECULATIVE DESIGN
x AI WORKSHOPS
SPECULATIVE DESIGN
x AI WORKSHOPS
Something about yourself
We will be in touch if it’s a fit and there is a session available!
the details:
Curious to explore what the future of artificial intelligence (AI) might look like? Let’s get speculative together !
As part of a research study, we’re running a workshop to engage in futuristic AI scenarios, followed by a collaborative design activity.
We’re inviting people interested* in the following content areas to participate:
Environmental Studies
AI Ethics/Social Justice
Data Privacy
Embodied Interaction
Art & Community
Play
*No prior experience or expertise needed in the above areas—just an interest to discuss and willingness to explore!
eligibility:
You are eligible for this study if:
You are over 18 years old
You can speak English fluently
No prior expertise in AI or computer science required
how will this work?
The Workshop:
This workshop consists of 1) reviewing speculative AI designs in a small focus group with others interested in the environment, data privacy, embodied interaction, and play and 2) a collaborative design activity.
Format: Virtually (on Zoom)
In the interest form, there is a place to request accommodations!
Time: 2 hours
The interview will be audio recorded. Recordings will be kept confidential and only anonymized transcripts will be seen outside of the research team.
compensation
You will be compensated for your participation at $25/hr ($50 total), in the form of an Amazon gift card.
outcomes
Your participation will help us in developing AI design considerations and a speculative design toolkit, to be published as research.
Study Title: Understanding the Future of AI through the Lenses of the Environment, Data Privacy, Embodiment, and Play: A Speculative Design Exploration
The study will be led by Dr. Duri Long, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Northwestern University. You can contact us with any questions at [email protected] OR [email protected]