Join the experiments of EDG1 and step into the world of Experience Design for an evening! On the 3rd of November in Biblioteksgatan in Konstfack, EDG1 will open “The EXPERIENCE DESIGN LAB”. This experimental event is divided in two parts, LAB.01 called “Object Transformation Service” where in order to participate fully you should bring an object with some sentimental value that you no longer need or want, and LAB.02 called Experiments on measuring empathy, in which everyone who has an open mind can participate.

Empathy is a key factor in the foundation of the social community,forming normative relationships with “the other” further negotiated by cultural, moral norms and ethical codes. What are the ethical implications of an emphasis on empathy in a given situation? Why (or when) should we be empathetic? What role could empathy play in terms of the designer’s role, the design process and as an engaging quality in the design proposal itself? Such questions will be addressed in the Experience Design Lab.