Call for Papers, Posters, Project Demos
International conference on Designing for Children with focus on Play and Learn
Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th of December 2019
IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India
http://www.designingforchildren.net
First submission deadlines: May 1, 2019
Aim: This international event is aimed at exchange of viewpoints, deliberations and discussions concerning design and research issues related to children. The event is expected to throw light on the role of Designing for children as related to design of objects, media and environment with focus on play + learn.
Participants: The events are centered around the interests of students, educationists, practicing designers and children related interest groups. The event has been designed to be lively, interactive and thought provoking and will provide great opportunity to interact with thought leaders, listen to visions by researchers and for networking.
THEMES FOR THE CONFERENCE ON DESIGNING FOR CHILDREN WITH FOCUS ON PLAY + LEARN:
We invite interesting experimentation, different perspectives, innovative design applications, in-depth case studies, research outcomes and position papers centered on the theme of the conference. The following are the suggested main themes and sub themes for submission of papers:
Products for children with focus on Play + Learn:
- Issues involved with design of products for children
- Toys, games and puzzles for children
- Design with sustainability issues for children
- Process, methods and theories on designing for children
School for children with focus on Play + Learn:
- Design as a subject in school curriculum
- Design as a methodology for learning other subjects
- Alternative methods of learning systems for children
- Learning and play theories
- Learning through play activities
- Design of school textbooks and other learning materials
Children’s environment with focus on Play + Learn:
- Design of play environment for children
- Design of living environment for children
- Design of parks, schools, hospitals, playgrounds, etc. for children
Children and media with focus on Play + Learn:
- Design of storytelling methods for children
- TV and film programs for children
- Illustration, comics, animation for children
- Design of children’s publications
- Communication design for children
- Typeface and readability issues for children
Interactive environments for children with focus on Play + Learn:
- Design of interactive systems and technologies for children
- Social networks for children
- Design with new technologies for collaborative activities
- Usability issues and human factors as related to children
- Design of virtual environments for children
Children with special needs with focus on Play + Learn:
- Design for children with special needs
Development issues of children with focus on Play + Learn:
- Children’s behaviors, perception, and emotion
- Development of sensorial skills in children
- Issues connected with innovative and creative potentials in children
CALL FOR PAPERS:
The call for papers for the International Conference on Designing for Children is open. The selection of paper abstract is through blind jury. Selected papers will need to be orally presented by the author/s during the conference. The time duration for each of the paper presentations is 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes for discussion and Q and A. All the selected papers will be published during the time of the conference. The papers will also be made available online after the conference along with the ISBN number.
Deadlines:
Deadline for Paper Abstract Submission (500 words maximum): 1st of May 2019
Acceptance of Paper Abstract: 1st of June 2019
Deadline for Full Paper Submission (3000 words maximum): 1st September 2019
CALL FOR POSTERS:
The call for posters for the International Conference on Designing for Children is open. The selection of poster abstract is through blind jury. Selected posters will need to be displayed and explained by the author(s) during the conference.
Deadlines:
Deadline for Poster Abstract Submission (500 words maximum): 1st of May 2019
Acceptance of Poster Abstract: 1st of June 2019
Deadline for Full Poster Submission (A1 size posters – 1 no): 1st September 2019
Poster Session: The Second and Third day afternoon on 7th and 8th of December 2019 sessions are dedicated to presentations through poster. You can submit a poster of dimension 2ft width x 3ft (A1 size) height in vertical format. You’ll be provided with a 2ft width x 3ft height panels where your poster can be mounted.
CALL FOR PROJECT DEMOS:
The Second and Third day afternoon on 7th and 8th of December 2019 sessions are dedicated to demonstration of Projects. You’ll be provided with a table/space of 2ft width x 3ft length where your project can be demonstrated.
Dates for Project Demo submission:
Deadline for Project Demo Abstract Submission (500 words maximum): 1st of August 2019
Acceptance of Project Demo Abstract: 1st of September 2019
REGISTRATION:
The registration for the International Conference on Designing for Children will start from 1st June 2019 onwards. An early registration before 1st October 2019 includes an early rate.
MORE INFORMATION:
designingforchildren@gmail.com
http://www.designingforchildren.net/
Please do forward this invitation to others interested.