José dos Santos Cabral: Designing with Cybernetics: From Control to Play

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Description

While the concept of control in cybernetics has traditionally been linked to machines and a certain disregard for the human body, Professor Cabral's presentation aims to explore an alternative perspective. The seminar will show how cybernetics can serve as a valuable tool for designers and architects in approaching play, pleasure, and body engagement. The session will provide a short introduction to cybernetics and will be supplemented by examples.

Biographical Note: José dos Santos Cabral Filho is an architect and Professor at the School of Architecture at UFMG (Brazil). He holds a master’s and a PhD from Sheffield University and has been a visiting scholar at McGill University, NTNU and the RCA. His interests range from cybernetics to architectural performances, electronic music, play and games.
Period15 Nov 2023
Event typeSeminar
LocationSuzhou, ChinaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Keywords

  • architecture
  • design
  • design cybernetics
  • play