Abstract

This article presents ‘The Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings as a Design Methodology’ which includes an Indigenous value system as a foresight method to identify future responsible design opportunities that integrate Indigenous knowledge and new possible role of designers towards a more sustainable and biocultural diverse world. The Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings have been an Indigenous way of knowing in North America for generations. The Indigenous authors explore how Indigenous knowledge systems, when applied to design, can produce an approach that promotes ethical designs and processes. This design methodology allows a respectful and conscious practice while integrating Indigenous knowledge, thus, Indigenising design practices. The role of designers changes according to time and place; Indigenous knowledges have the potential to give a different approach to enact environmental and culturally relevant design practices.

摘要

本文介绍了“作为设计方法论的七位祖父教义”，其中包括作为一种远见方法的土著价值体系，以确定未来负责任的设计机会，将土著知识和设计师的新可能角色整合到一个更加可持续和生物文化多样化的世界中。几代人以来，七祖父的教义一直是北美本土的一种了解方式。土著作者探讨了土著知识系统在应用于设计时如何产生一种促进合乎道德的设计和流程的方法。这种设计方法允许尊重和有意识的实践，同时整合本土知识，从而本土化设计实践。设计师的角色随着时间和地点的变化而变化；