HDSA 2015. About bugs, bots & bytes

From Hackers & Designers

About bugs, bots & bytes

H&D belives designers and artists, in a world moving more and more digital, should be empowered with the tools of the digital realm including coding and hardware usage and construction. Conversely programmers and makers should be more comfortable and effective in engaging in creative process through familiarity with the vocabulary of designers and artists. All disciplines should become more comfortable in theoretical and social discourse, and thus be asking questions such as not only “can we” but “should we”.

In 2015 Hackers & Designers launched their first summer academy. Stirred by the title of "About Bugs, Bots and Bytes" H&D curated a hands-on program including, workshops, excursion, a public film screening and lectures. The biggest part of the program took place in De PUNT, an art & project space in the center of Amsterdam. Fostering an understanding of contemporary digital culture and maximising participation ambiguities and misconceptions about topics like privacy, surveillance, open source, user-controlled platforms, role of algorithms, digital-self and identity were researched in a playful and hands-on manner.

The immersive program of the Summer Academy allowed participants to build relationships and investigate new technology and design media, and equipped them with technological tools, collaboration opportunities, cross-disciplinary vocabulary, and an understanding of tech and design tools in a social context.

The cover charge of €350,00 per participant covered the 10 day program, a welcome dinner, daily lunches and an arduino kit.

Academy

Workshops

Excursions

Public film screening

H&D Summer Talks

At the end of the Summer Academy Hackers & Designers invited cross-disciplinary speakers to take the participants and the public into a deeper conversation around topics, which have arose in our modern techno society and breached over the course of the Summer Academy. The speakers offered insights and diverse perspectives into their research, professional and artistic practices, all the while maintaining the satirical and humorous approach of Hackers & Designers.

Party

School's out for Summer! Hackers & Designers warmly invited for a summer night of talks, drinks, 'n tunes.

H&D Summer Party, music by:

Organisation

Participants

  • Nabieh Ali
  • Jona Andersen
  • Lucian Blankevoort
  • Yoana Buzova
  • Jurriaan Boerman
  • Filianne Farigu
  • Eurico Sá Fernandes
  • Flaminia Fortunato
  • Vincent Hoenderop
  • Maaike De Laat
  • Michaela Lakova
  • Caterine Lenoble
  • Linder Basil Lukas
  • Rosa Menkmann
  • Gianluca Monaco
  • Abdelfatah Naser
  • Tijmen Schep
  • Maartje Smits
  • Mark-Jan Tellingen
  • Vicky De Visser
  • Klasien van de Zandschulp

Production

*a list of all articles containing content produced during the H&D Summer Academy 2015 or referenctial articles that are relevant to the program

  • Review Vincent
  • Recipes Algorithmic kitchen (look for participant contributions)
  • Essay Christian Greer (Royal Tombs)