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Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

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Alternative Descriptions

Project
Joost Grootens

'Alternative Descriptions' focuses on creating alternative visualisations of climate data through an iterative process. 

The ecological crisis requires both practical solutions and a rethinking of its depiction. Philosophers like Timothy Morton and Bruno Latour highlight the limitations of traditional depictions. Morton’s ‘hyperobjects’ concept reveals the complexity of ecological phenomena, while Latour advocates for ‘alternative descriptions’ as essential for tackling the climate crisis differently.

Iterative design enabled students to develop multiple versions of climate data visualisations from reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, integrating various design theories and critical considerations into their process. The climate crisis is too complex to be depicted in a singular manner.

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Visual Design and Interaction (Institute of Visual Design)
Graphic Communication Design Institute of Visual Design)

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Third semester BA students, Visual Design and Interaction, and first semester MA students, Graphic Communication Design

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In the Making - Artistic Methods in Design and Architecture

Grafik fra udstillingen In the Making

The exhibition presents an insight into the artistic methods used in teaching at the Royal Danish Academy, and can be seen until 5 January 2025.

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Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

Philip de Langes Allé 10
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