As catastrophic events from natural and human-induced hazards increase, there is a growing need for innovative, adaptive designs that enhance the safety, resilience, and response capabilities of individuals and emergency responders. Originating from the theme Disaster survival. New advanced wearable rescue solutions in the interaction between art, film and technology, a research perspective developed in collaboration with Professors Dominoni and Quaquaro and discussed at the Design for Survival: Scenarios, Visions, Approaches to Design for Survival Conference, organized by the University of Ferrara and the University of Camerino, the thesis wants to explore the design and implementation of wearable solutions tailored for survival in emergency situations. The approach chosen for an initial exploratory phase that can define the context of intervention and design is the intersection between artistic disciplines and technological innovation interpreted by design in a multidisciplinary dialogue. The exploration is carried out through the analysis of selected case studies from the fields of art and design and sci-fi cinema, depicting scenarios of resilience and survival in hostile or post-catastrophic environments, proving to be significant sources of inspiration to anticipate scenarios and solutions to foresee and deal with emergencies that not only safeguard human life in the most adverse circumstances, but also improve the quality of existence of the daily challenges of living on earth. Through this interdisciplinary approach, it became feasible to determine the intervention and project environment related to the target group of rescue responders and high-risk operational conditions. Focusing specifically on Italian rescuers, the project was developed through interviews and analyses of their emergency operations, resulting in two wearable devices designed to continuously assist and support them in first-response interventions. Ultimately, this work contributes to the discourse on emergency design by providing wearable solutions that underscore the critical intersection between design, survival, and resilience, offering a comprehensive model that addresses the complex needs of those facing the unpredictable aftermath of disasters.
Con l’aumento degli eventi catastrofici dovuti a rischi naturali e antropici, cresce l’esigenza di soluzioni progettuali innovative e adattive che migliorino la sicurezza, la resilienza e le capacità di risposta ai disastri sia degli individui che dei soccorritori. Partendo dalla tematica Sopravvivenza alle catastrofi. Nuove soluzioni wearable avanzate di soccorso nell’interazione tra arte, cinema e tecnologia, una prospettiva di ricerca sviluppata in collaborazione con i professori Dominoni e Quaquaro e discussa alla conferenza Design for Survival: Scenarios, Visions, Approaches to Design for Survival, organizzata dall’Università di Ferrara e dall’Università di Camerino, questa tesi esplora la progettazione e l’implementazione di soluzioni wearable pensate per la sopravvivenza in situazioni di emergenza. L’approccio scelto per una prima fase esplorativa che possa definire il contesto di intervento e progettazione, è l’intersezione tra discipline artistiche e innovazione tecnologica interpretata dal design in un dialogo multidisciplinare. L’esplorazione è condotta attraverso l’analisi di casi studio selezionati dall’ambito dell’arte e design e del cinema sci-fi, raffiguranti scenari di resilienza e sopravvivenza in ambienti ostili o post-catastrofici, rivelandosi essere significativa fonti di ispirazione per anticipare scenari e soluzioni per prevedere e affrontare le emergenze che non solo salvaguardano la vita umana nelle circostanze più avverse, ma migliorano anche la qualità dell’esistenza delle sfide quotidiane del vivere sulla terra. Concentrandosi specificamente sui soccorritori italiani, il progetto è stato sviluppato attraverso interviste e analisi delle operazioni di emergenza, portando alla creazione di due dispositivi wearable progettati per assisterli e supportarli continuamente negli interventi di pronto soccorso. In ultima analisi, questo lavoro contribuisce al discorso sul design per l’emergenza, offrendo soluzioni wearable che sottolineano la cruciale intersezione tra design, sopravvivenza e resilienza, e proponendo un modello completo che risponde alle complesse esigenze di coloro che si trovano a fronteggiare le conseguenze imprevedibili dei disastri.
Emergency design : wearable solutions for high-risk performances in natural and anthropogenic disasters
Spassov, Alexandra
2023/2024
Abstract
As catastrophic events from natural and human-induced hazards increase, there is a growing need for innovative, adaptive designs that enhance the safety, resilience, and response capabilities of individuals and emergency responders. Originating from the theme Disaster survival. New advanced wearable rescue solutions in the interaction between art, film and technology, a research perspective developed in collaboration with Professors Dominoni and Quaquaro and discussed at the Design for Survival: Scenarios, Visions, Approaches to Design for Survival Conference, organized by the University of Ferrara and the University of Camerino, the thesis wants to explore the design and implementation of wearable solutions tailored for survival in emergency situations. The approach chosen for an initial exploratory phase that can define the context of intervention and design is the intersection between artistic disciplines and technological innovation interpreted by design in a multidisciplinary dialogue. The exploration is carried out through the analysis of selected case studies from the fields of art and design and sci-fi cinema, depicting scenarios of resilience and survival in hostile or post-catastrophic environments, proving to be significant sources of inspiration to anticipate scenarios and solutions to foresee and deal with emergencies that not only safeguard human life in the most adverse circumstances, but also improve the quality of existence of the daily challenges of living on earth. Through this interdisciplinary approach, it became feasible to determine the intervention and project environment related to the target group of rescue responders and high-risk operational conditions. Focusing specifically on Italian rescuers, the project was developed through interviews and analyses of their emergency operations, resulting in two wearable devices designed to continuously assist and support them in first-response interventions. Ultimately, this work contributes to the discourse on emergency design by providing wearable solutions that underscore the critical intersection between design, survival, and resilience, offering a comprehensive model that addresses the complex needs of those facing the unpredictable aftermath of disasters.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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