live theory : RAP 4

I found the concepts in today’s lectures really interesting - in particular how design is both a facilitator and an outcome of culture. I have a strong view that design needs to accommodate for the users own input and individuality and if this is not recognised in the design process user identity can be lost. I also found the discussion on globalisation interesting and although I can see the benefits of it, I do think there needs to be a greater emphasis on celebrating specific cultures as to not lose diverse ethnic identities. While I enjoyed the topics discussed today, I did find it quite hard to completely understand all that was being said without much written notes on the slides.