A COVID-19 Horizon Scan Looking for Post-Pandemic Implications for Design

Foth, M., Caldwell, G. A., & Fredericks, J. (2021, Jun 8-11). A COVID-19 Horizon Scan Looking for Post-Pandemic Implications for Design. In Proceedings of Cumulus Roma 2021 – Design Culture(s), Rome, Italy. Cumulus – International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media, He

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Marcus Foth

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Glenda Caldwell

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Joel Fredericks

The University of Sydney

Date Written: April 15, 2021

Abstract

So far 137 million people have been infected by the COVID-19 virus worldwide, and over 2.96 million lives have been lost. The urgent and sustained response to COVID-19 has impacted on everyone’s life in one way or another. This paper contributes to the collective and reflective appraisal of COVID-19’s impact by conducting a horizon scan in search for some of the post-pandemic implications for design research. After reviewing some general implications, we investigate two focus areas: (1) supply chain disruptions, and; (2) post-pandemic cities. While some measures may remain temporary and ad hoc, our analysis suggests it is imperative to derive a learning dividend and legacy from this traumatic and profound experience. We conclude with some remarks on community activism and ways for design to evolve in order to create more socially and ecologically just practices and outcomes in the aftermath of this global crisis.

Keywords: pandemic, COVID-19, coronavirus, crisis, virus, recovery, post-pandemic, human-computer interaction, interaction design, HCI

Suggested Citation

Foth, Marcus and Caldwell, Glenda Amayo and Fredericks, Joel, A COVID-19 Horizon Scan Looking for Post-Pandemic Implications for Design (April 15, 2021). Foth, M., Caldwell, G. A., & Fredericks, J. (2021, Jun 8-11). A COVID-19 Horizon Scan Looking for Post-Pandemic Implications for Design. In Proceedings of Cumulus Roma 2021 – Design Culture(s), Rome, Italy. Cumulus – International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media, He, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3716593 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3716593

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Glenda Amayo Caldwell

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ( email )

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Australia

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Joel Fredericks

The University of Sydney ( email )

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2006
Australia

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