Civic Media in Public Spaces: Can Creative Technology Shape New Social Discourse and Influence Positive Change?

Katherine Moriwaki is a leader in creative technology and urban interaction design. In this episode, she explores how art, design, and technology can be powerful tools for shaping the future. Katherine discusses how education plays a crucial role in preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow, equipping them to navigate emerging tech risks, such as AI bias, and empowering them to design through a more inclusive lens. She also reflects on how her work brings digital media into public spaces to foster community engagement and how creative technology can influence social discourse and drive positive change. The conversation highlights the responsibility of future technologists and designers to use their work for good, offering innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in urban life and beyond.You can find out more about Katherine Moriwaki here: https://kakirine.com/ and follow Parsons The New School for Design via @parsonsschoolofdesign_____________________Femmes Designers is building a strong creative community of talented women across geographies and creative disciplinary practices. We’re an inclusive collective of artists, scientists, and technologists who share a passion for designing a better tomorrow. We create opportunities for big and small ideas to shine bright. We spotlight our work, share experiences, and help each other to thrive. Through partnerships with universities, high schools, institutions, and design organisations, we seek to empower individuals to engage in conversations and share their work with a wide network of students, researchers, and young professionals.Keep up to date with Femmes Designers here: https://femmesdesigners.com/ and follow via @femmesdesigners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.