Abstract
This exploratory paper looks into the relationship between people and the things they wear through the lenses of care and domestic labour. More specifically it addresses the practice of ironing and what it can offer to such relationships. The work collects data from wearers via deployed kits—containing a shirt and a diary—and a group discussion on the wearer-worn engagements. The results show that while little academic focus is given to domestic labour, ironing emerges as a practice that can
share understanding of what lies behind the visuality of garments. It suggests that designers and researchers invest in further exploring the practice of ironing as a valuable space for design.
share understanding of what lies behind the visuality of garments. It suggests that designers and researchers invest in further exploring the practice of ironing as a valuable space for design.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Nordic Design Research Conference (NORDES 2019) |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 8th Bi-Annual Nordic Design Research Society Conference - Who Cares? 2-4th of June 2019 Finland |
| Place of Publication | Helsinki |
| Publisher | Nordic Design Research Society (NORDES) |
| Publication status | Published - May 2019 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Conference publication |
| Event | Nordic Design Research Conference: Who Cares? - Aalto University, Espoo, Finland Duration: 2 Jun 2019 → 4 Jun 2019 Conference number: 8 https://nordes2019.aalto.fi/ https://nordes2019.aalto.fi |
Publication series
| Name | Nordic design research conference |
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| Publisher | Nordic Design Research |
| Number | 8 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1604-9705 |
Conference
| Conference | Nordic Design Research Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | NORDES |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Espoo |
| Period | 02/06/2019 → 04/06/2019 |
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