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Method: Mundane Method
This exercise invites participants to treat everyday routines as generative design methods, honouring diverse contexts and lived experiences.
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Select & Observe:
Choose a routine activity—such as commuting or cleaning—and spend two minutes silently observing its key actions and decisions.
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Visual Sketch:
On paper or digitally, draw a simple flowchart or storyboard that captures the main phases and interactions of the chosen routine.
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Step Definition:
List 4–6 clear steps needed to carry out the activity, using neutral, accessible language so anyone—regardless of background—can follow.
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Method Mapping:
Describe how this routine could function as a design tool (e.g., “Commuting” might teach time management and spatial awareness; “Dancing” could model iterative feedback loops).
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Outcome Reflection:
Note one insight or skill this method surfaces—such as improving empathy by understanding others’ daily patterns—and consider how it might inform inclusive teaching strategies.
Examples: Commuting, Dancing, Cleaning, Cycling ...
Sensitivity Reminder: Daily practices differ widely across cultures, abilities, and circumstances. Honour each person’s context and avoid assuming any single routine represents everyone’s experience.
Inspired by Florian Wille