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SUMMARY:EKSIG 2025: Data as Experiential Knowledge and Embodied Processes
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DESCRIPTION: Over the centuries our understanding of what constitutes data 
 has &ndash\; and continues today &ndash\; to shift. In the 18th century\, 
 datum\, the singular of data\, referred to a piece of information through 
 which inferences could be drawn. For the scientific community\, the focus 
 shifted from receiving what is given to extracting what is not. Data 
 transitioned from an entity that was previously unknown or unexplored to 
 being the epitome of what scientists strive to uncover via systematic 
 investigation and observation. More recently\, the art and design 
 community&rsquo\;s engagement with data has once again shifted 
 understanding of the term. Data became an experimental medium for artists 
 and designers and data literacy of general audiences began to emerge. 
 These changes have prompted a more nuanced understanding of the term. 
 Beyond the purely quantitative\, data are now recognised to carry temporal
  and emotional qualities that can be meaningful\, malleable and evocative.
  Making with data is no longer exclusively digital. Data appear in hybrid 
 and physical forms that invite various perspectives\, interpretations\, 
 and reflections. For example\, data can be found in physical forms like 
 3D-printed models\, sculptures\, or even tactile exhibits in museums. In 
 addition\, users can explore the embodied nature of data in virtual 
 environments\, offering unique perspectives on data's virtual materiality 
 and influencing our perception of scale\, complexity\, and 
 interconnections between humans and data. Data are no longer exclusively a
  scientific output either\, but instead appear in art and design 
 accessible to entirely different publics. The growth of self-tracking 
 technologies now allows anyone to track\, experiment with\, and explore 
 data in ways that extend what is known about the self and decision-making 
 in everyday life. More recently\, artificial intelligence has once again 
 contributed to shaping our understanding of the term through the use of 
 generative technologies. Even design education has shifted in recent 
 years\, using data to inspire\, support\, and expand students' projects. 
 Thus\, the idea of data has expanded beyond its conventional scientific 
 boundaries and has become a versatile and ever-changing medium that 
 influences how we see the world\, stimulates creative expression\, and 
 enhances our daily lives in new and remarkable ways. Dates Sunday-
 Tuesday\, 11-13 May 2025 Venue Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design 
 Budapest 9-25 Zugligeti Str.\, H1121\, Budapest\, Hungary 
LOCATION:Budapest\, Hungary
PRIORITY:5
URL:https://www.designresearchsociety.org:443/events/eksig-2025-data-as-
 experiential-knowledge-and-embodied-processes
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