This document discusses how work and professional identities have changed over time. Traditionally, people's professions could be identified by their distinctive uniforms or outfits, which served both practical and social functions. Now, it is more common to identify people by their cultural or sports interests rather than their occupation. The document explores questions around defining work, mapping existing work cultures, and investigating how brand and personal identities are expressed through work. It outlines a project to research a chosen profession, design an outfit representing it, and present the outfit in a brief "fashion show" to spark discussion around reimagining professional identities.
Presentation for www.thishappened.org on friday 25th September 2009. Overview of what we did and learned from the Digital Wellbeing pilot Showroom in autumn - winter 2006
Historically cities emerged around centralised marketplaces on the intersection of supply infrastructures.
But as most transactions are shifting online and our perception of value changes, these infrastructures become obsolete. What will shape the city of the future? How will our buying choices, whether we buy from Amazon or we visit farmers markets impact the city of the future?
This talk explores three urban scenarios based on existing trends and discusses what we can anticipate from each one.
The One-Line City - A place where people live exclusively through online lives at home. All transactions take place online, physical meeting places and the high street have disappeared, there is limited requirement for mobility, augmented reality reduces the need for furniture and fashion; we are left with a city built along the connectors between hubs for distributing the few remaining physical goods.
The HyperLocal City - Where people live and thrive in their local communities which are enhanced through social and sensor based networked technologies. The city becomes a collection of neighbourhoods, booming in themselves, but isolated from each other.
The Aspirational City - A global network of city zones that are identical despite being geographically distant. Lifestyle and opinion, and the amplification of those via global social networks create environments of identically branded communities thriving on shared experiences.
The future city is up to you; the choices between your day to day online and offline transactions, not a master plan, will shape the cities to come.
presented at TEDx London, City 2.0
6 December 2013
http://tedxlondon.com/portfolio/alexander-grunsteidl/
http://youtu.be/xhn8kdg3Rg8
Presentation for www.thishappened.org on friday 25th September 2009. Overview of what we did and learned from the Digital Wellbeing pilot Showroom in autumn - winter 2006
Historically cities emerged around centralised marketplaces on the intersection of supply infrastructures.
But as most transactions are shifting online and our perception of value changes, these infrastructures become obsolete. What will shape the city of the future? How will our buying choices, whether we buy from Amazon or we visit farmers markets impact the city of the future?
This talk explores three urban scenarios based on existing trends and discusses what we can anticipate from each one.
The One-Line City - A place where people live exclusively through online lives at home. All transactions take place online, physical meeting places and the high street have disappeared, there is limited requirement for mobility, augmented reality reduces the need for furniture and fashion; we are left with a city built along the connectors between hubs for distributing the few remaining physical goods.
The HyperLocal City - Where people live and thrive in their local communities which are enhanced through social and sensor based networked technologies. The city becomes a collection of neighbourhoods, booming in themselves, but isolated from each other.
The Aspirational City - A global network of city zones that are identical despite being geographically distant. Lifestyle and opinion, and the amplification of those via global social networks create environments of identically branded communities thriving on shared experiences.
The future city is up to you; the choices between your day to day online and offline transactions, not a master plan, will shape the cities to come.
presented at TEDx London, City 2.0
6 December 2013
http://tedxlondon.com/portfolio/alexander-grunsteidl/
http://youtu.be/xhn8kdg3Rg8
"Changing customer behavior and heightened expectations are reshaping how we design retail experiences. The in-store and online e-commerce experiences now work together—successful store design leverages the strengths of the digital and physical retailer to create a “complete” retail experience that considers the entire sales cycle. Learn what design factors must be considered, and why it’s critical for designers to innovate the retail experience.
Talk at LBi "What's next in UX design",February 2012
In the past designers made products useful, usable and delightful. If we adhered to these principles we believed products would sell. The business factors were mostly external to the product. Now the business model is an integral requirement that shapes digital design.
The consumer electronic products we used to own were the embodiment of access to entertainment, personal media and communication. The past decade witnessed the demise of products we own to the explosion of services, enabled by the internet, we use. Value perceptions are shifting from ownership towards seamless accessibility and habitual choice. Technology convergence affords ever new interactions between context, content and social relationships and consequently value perceptions are in perpetual flux. We've become aware, in retrospect, that business models driven by the internet and reacting to this flux seem to follow evolutionary tendencies.
- A look at a brief history of business models on the internet affected by evolutionary forces.
- Is it all about the survival of the fittest? And are there successful niche opportunities?
- Although evolution is inherently non-deterministic it doesn't harm to ask the question: what lies ahead and where are we going? Can products and services be designed to become more adaptive to evolutionary requirements?
The AppLounge is an innovative retail concept to integrate hospitality and marketing of content and accessories for mobile lifestyles. The social meeting place slows customers down and increases dwell time to discover great apps matched with accessories that fit different mobile lifestyles.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
"Changing customer behavior and heightened expectations are reshaping how we design retail experiences. The in-store and online e-commerce experiences now work together—successful store design leverages the strengths of the digital and physical retailer to create a “complete” retail experience that considers the entire sales cycle. Learn what design factors must be considered, and why it’s critical for designers to innovate the retail experience.
Talk at LBi "What's next in UX design",February 2012
In the past designers made products useful, usable and delightful. If we adhered to these principles we believed products would sell. The business factors were mostly external to the product. Now the business model is an integral requirement that shapes digital design.
The consumer electronic products we used to own were the embodiment of access to entertainment, personal media and communication. The past decade witnessed the demise of products we own to the explosion of services, enabled by the internet, we use. Value perceptions are shifting from ownership towards seamless accessibility and habitual choice. Technology convergence affords ever new interactions between context, content and social relationships and consequently value perceptions are in perpetual flux. We've become aware, in retrospect, that business models driven by the internet and reacting to this flux seem to follow evolutionary tendencies.
- A look at a brief history of business models on the internet affected by evolutionary forces.
- Is it all about the survival of the fittest? And are there successful niche opportunities?
- Although evolution is inherently non-deterministic it doesn't harm to ask the question: what lies ahead and where are we going? Can products and services be designed to become more adaptive to evolutionary requirements?
The AppLounge is an innovative retail concept to integrate hospitality and marketing of content and accessories for mobile lifestyles. The social meeting place slows customers down and increases dwell time to discover great apps matched with accessories that fit different mobile lifestyles.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
31. In the past people could be distinguished in the
street by their professional outfit.
These outfits had both a utilitarian as well as a
social signifying function.
These days few signals identify a person's
profession. It's easier to guess someone's
sport's interest rather than seeing from his/her
hands what tools s/he operates.
Would it be desirable to identify people's
professional and not just cultural or sports
interest? And if, what would it be like?
32. Main Questions :
What is work in our society?
What work cultures exist?
What kind of work do we do?
What relationships do we form?
What brand and personal identities are expressed?
Whatʼs the cultural meaning?
33. Collectively Identify,index and Map
• Production, Trade and Service processes
• Utilitarian / functional requirements
• Social signals
including guilds, casts
• Cultural meaning
• Physical and virtual tools
• Skills
• Communication requirements
• Social landscape
• Place in (urban) environment
34. work
occupation
labour
profession
guilds
caste / class
trades
...
...
72. A naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda
The Devil Wears Prada 2006 Priestl http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/
Ober 2006 a waiter’s adventures with a mix of clients http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476681/
In the future, criminals are caught before the crimes they commit, but one of the officers in the special unit is accused of one such crime and sets out to prove
Minority Report 2002 his innocence. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181689/
A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns
Secretary 2002 into a sexual, sadomasochistic one http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274812/
Bridget Jones's Diary 2001 It's Monday morning, Bridget has woken up with a headache, a hangover and her boss. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243155/
Dot.com 2000 A day in the life of a Dot.Com company circa 2000 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0400380/
An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's
Erin Brockovich 2000 water supply http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0195685/
Beau travail 1999 This film focuses on an ex-Foreign Legion officer as he recalls his once glorious life, leading troops in Africa. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209933/
Being John Malkovich 1999 A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120601/
Office Space 1999 Comedic tale of company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151804/
You've Got Mail 1998 Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128853/
Gattaca 1997 A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/
Upon being fired from his job at the bakery, Bimbo and his best mate go into business for themselves and purchase a chipper (a fish and chips van); but will
The Van 1996 the pressures of financial success sour their friendship forever http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118064/
On the run after murdering a man, accountant William Blake encounters a strange Indian named "Nobody" who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual
Dead Man 1995 world http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112817/
Clerks 1994 A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109445/
The Hudsucker Proxy 1994 A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110074/
Hoffa 1992 A film based on the story of legendary union figure Jimmy Hoffa. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104427/
Le mari de la coiffeuse 1990 Twelve-year-old Antoine falls profoundly in love with a voluptuous but suicidal hairdresser, a formative experience he never forgets.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100112/
FILM
Brazil 1985 A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088846/
My Beautiful Laundrette 1985 An ambitious Asian Briton and his white lover strive for success and hope, when they open up a glamorous laundromat. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091578/
Das Boot 1981 This is the story of 42 raw recruits caught up in a war they didn't understand, and the Captain who must lead them in their struggle to surviv http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082096/
Nine to Five 1980 Three female employees of a "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" find a way to turn the tables on him http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080319/
All the President's Men 1976 Reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Nixon's resignation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/
Dark Star 1974 Low-budget story of four astronauts in deep space, whose mission is to destroy unstable planets in star systems which are to be colonised... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069945/
Future Shock 1972 t talks about how technology is moving too fast and too quick for humans to keep up with it. This leads to "future shock" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0826713/
THX 1138 1971 Set in the 25th century, the story centers around a man and a woman who rebel against their rigidly controlled society. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066434/
Playtime 1967 Monsieur Hulot has to contact an American official in Paris, but he gets lost in the maze of modern architecture which is filled with the latest technical gadgets http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062136/
Mon Oncle 1958 Monsieur Hulot visits the technology-driven world of his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, but he can't quite fit into the surroundings. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050706/
Citizen Kane 1941 Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/
Modern Times 1936 The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027977/
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet
Metropolis 1927 who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/
Bronenosets Potyomkin 1925 A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resulting street demonstration which brought on a police massacre. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015648/
TV
A drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely
Mad Men 2007 talented ad executives, Donald Draper. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804503/
The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager Brent as
The Office 2001 they continue their daily lives http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290978/
Are You Being Served 1972 The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068040/
75. • Choose a profession (can be your future own)
• Investigate and document to identify requirements
• Create an outfit, that reflects and signifies this
profession, places it within a social context and
interacts with public space.
76. • Choose a profession (can be your future own)
• Investigate and document to identify requirements
• Create an outfit, that reflects and signifies this
profession, places it within a social context and
interacts with public space.
• Present this outfit in a 30 - 60 second “fashion” show
78. • Collectively discuss, evaluate and create a
framework for an approach to the future work
landscape ...
79. S U C CESS !
any questions contact :
Alexander Grünsteidl
ag@digitalwellbeinglabs
www.digitalwellbeinglabs.com
We tune technology to create harmony in your life.
A sailor (?) in local folk attire in picturesque island community of Marken in Holland (Netherlands). Image scanned in from color photo slide that I took on 23 March 1966. 
Soot covered chimney sweep (schornsteinfeger) between jobs on a city street in Tübingen in southwest Germany in 1965. 
A pair of "travelling carpenters" (journeymen, or Wandergeselle in German) on a city street in Tübingen in southwest Germany in 1966. They are seen here in traditional dress of black waistcoats, black flared trousers, black hats and white shirts. Often they are seen carrying twisted or gnarled pieces of wood, with their possessions wrapped in fabric tied to the end, suggesting an image of a wizard to some people.
Attached to a zunft or guild, they may be found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. While completing a 1-2 year apprenticeship, they are not permitted to come closer than about 50 kilometers to their hometown or village. Gypsy-like they go from town to town, seeking odd jobs in exchange for overnight accomodations or a bite to eat.
For additional information and other images, check out the following web pages:
www.englishforum.ch/other-general/15362-travelling-carpen...
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanderjahre
www.en.charpentiers.culture.fr/thepeople/compagons/thecar... 
1 +++ Project_Suit_yourself +++
Short one week project
In the past people could be distinguished in the street by their professional outfit. These outfits had both a utilitarian as well as a social signifying function.
These days few signals identify a person's profession. It's easier to guess someone's sport's interest rather than seeing from his/her hands what tools s/he operates. Would it be desirable to identify people's professional and not just cultural or sports interest? And if what would it be like?
This projects rapidly identifies utilitarian requirements and social signals, including guilds, casts, production and service processes, materials (both physical and virtual) tools, communication requirements etc
Outcome:
Collective: map and index requirements and objectives of our current work cultures.
Individual: Design (assemble) an outfit for yourself that signifies your current or future profession.
Present: 30 seconds "fashion" show dressed in your own outfit and discuss.
Next Step: collectively discuss, evaluate and create framework for future work development
Key words:
cultural tribes
Work cultures
References:
historical dresses of guilds
A fisherman
A cab driver
A cobbler
A tailor
A butcher
Etc
Functional clothes
Brown, grey, blue, green overalls for different manual professions
Protective dust free overcoat / suits in MicroChip manufacturing and Food processing(not worn in public)
Contamination suits
Work cultures
IBM geek outfit
Government Clerk with Bowler hat and umbrella
The eighties banker
1 +++ Project_Suit_yourself +++
Short one week project
In the past people could be distinguished in the street by their professional outfit. These outfits had both a utilitarian as well as a social signifying function.
These days few signals identify a person's profession. It's easier to guess someone's sport's interest rather than seeing from his/her hands what tools s/he operates. Would it be desirable to identify people's professional and not just cultural or sports interest? And if what would it be like?
This projects rapidly identifies utilitarian requirements and social signals, including guilds, casts, production and service processes, materials (both physical and virtual) tools, communication requirements etc
Outcome:
Collective: map and index requirements and objectives of our current work cultures.
Individual: Design (assemble) an outfit for yourself that signifies your current or future profession.
Present: 30 seconds "fashion" show dressed in your own outfit and discuss.
Next Step: collectively discuss, evaluate and create framework for future work development
Key words:
cultural tribes
Work cultures
References:
historical dresses of guilds
A fisherman
A cab driver
A cobbler
A tailor
A butcher
Etc
Functional clothes
Brown, grey, blue, green overalls for different manual professions
Protective dust free overcoat / suits in MicroChip manufacturing and Food processing(not worn in public)
Contamination suits
Work cultures
IBM geek outfit
Government Clerk with Bowler hat and umbrella
The eighties banker
Collective: map and index requirements and objectives of our current work cultures.
http://www.listofjobtitles.com/
Les costumes grotesques
Nicolas de Larmessin II (ca. 1638-1694), Habit d’Imprimeur en Lettres (The Printer’s Costume), ca. 1680. Engraving. Graphic Arts GA 2007.04409.
This copper plate engraving is from Les costumes grotesques et les metiers or the Fancy Trade Costumes series. In the series, over 70 artisans are dressed in the materials of their occupation, in this case the tools of a printer.
Nicolas de Larmessin II is one member of a family of printmakers and booksellers, many with the same name, leading to much confusion in attributing their work. The family had their own publishing house in Paris, where they designed and printed books, prints, calendars, and other popular works on paper.
To see more of Larmessin’s work, look at: Les avgvstes representations de tovs les roys de France depvis Pharamond ivsqv’a Lovys XIIII: dit Le Grand, a present regnant, 1679: auec vn abrège historique sous chacun, contenant leurs naissances, inclinations et actions plus remarquables pendant leurs regnes (Paris: Bertrand, 1679). Engraved portraits of the Kings of France. Graphic Arts Collection (GAX) Oversize 2008-0170Q
Costumes Grotesques
There follows a selection of images from a series entitled Les Costumes Grotesques: Habits des métiers et professions…
They were published in 1695 by one Nicolas de Larmessin, although I’m not exactly sure which Nicolas was responsible for them, as there seem to have been four generations of Nicolases in the de Larmessin family.
Although Nicolas II (d. ca. 1694) or III (d. ca. 1725) would seem the likeliest suspects.
These light-hearted images seem to carry just a faint aftertaste of Arcimboldo’s grotesques.
Unusually for a series of late 17th century prints, they seem to be widely-available in poster form. I lifted the present images from the allposters site.