1. CHANCE OPERATIONS
randomness as design methodology

2. Music is a purposeless play
which is an affirmation of
life – not an attempt to
bring order out of chaos
nor to suggest improve-
ments in creation, but
simply a way of waking up
to the very life we’re living.
John Cage
SIERRA SIEMER THESIS 1 OF 10

3. This thesis presents the hypothesis that
randomness as employed as part of a creative
methodology leads to outcomes which are both
breakthrough and utilitarian.
In contrast to established practices, which
produce stagnant work constrained by intent,
randomness leads to liberated and pure outcomes.
Such a hypothesis, through its celebration of the
oddness that is chance, could lead to services for
underserved communities, hybrid products, and
aesthethics that cause reconsideration and reflection.
SIERRA SIEMER HYPOTHESIS 2 OF 10

4. 1 spectacle
2 randomness
3 boundaries & process
4 breakthroughs
5 utilitarian design
6 outcomes
SIERRA SIEMER OUTLINE 3 OF 10

5. SIERRA SIEMER SPECTACLE 4 OF 10

6. We have nothing of
our own except time,
which even the homeless
can experience.
Baltasa r Graci án
SIERRA SIEMER SPECTACLE 5 OF 10

7. SIERRA SIEMER RANDOMNESS 6 OF 10

8. SIERRA SIEMER BOUNDARIES 7 OF 10

9. SIERRA SIEMER BREAKTHROUGHS 8 OF 10

10. SIERRA SIEMER UTILITARIAN DESIGN 9 OF 10

11. SIERRA SIEMER OUTCOMES 10 OF 10