Arctic design methods: Developing technology for onboarding life in the extreme environment

• Published in: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
• Main Authors: Kravchuk, S G, Garin, N P, Klyusov, N V
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: IOP Publishing 2020
• Subjects: Arctic
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/944/1/012019; https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/944/1/012019/pdf; https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/944/1/012019

Abstract The paper reports the results of a 3-yr long research project (2017-2020) into Arctic design and its potential to contribute to the development of the Russian Far North, with emphasis on mobility in conditions of underdeveloped infrastructure and remoteness from economic centres. By way of employing the case study approach, we conducted several expeditions to explore DIY transport vehicles created by inhabitants of the Russian hinterland. We elaborate on the results of data collection and analysis to propose a triad of design methods aimed at working with local makers. The overall approach is illustrated with conceptual sketching. In the final discussion of the results, we outline potential directions for further research.