Is It Possible to Design For Cultures You Don't Belong To?
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Explore the challenges of designing products for diverse cultures in this 28-minute video. Delve into case studies like Playpump, mosquito nets, and One Laptop Per Child to understand why well-intentioned designs often fail in developing countries. Learn from experts in international development and designers from various backgrounds as they discuss the complexities of cross-cultural design. Examine the difficulties faced by talented designers when creating products for unfamiliar cultures and discover potential approaches to overcome these obstacles. Gain insights into the importance of cultural context, user needs, and local perspectives in successful product design for different communities around the world.
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