Thursday, 10 June 2010

Outline of the project idea

The aim of this project is to research and analyse the possibilities of new technologies in creating environmental awareness, changing people's no ecological behaviours’ and persuading users towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

I thought of developing a research about environmental education through technology mainly because of three reasons. First, I deeply believe in the idea "Think globally, act locally". I believe raising environmental awareness locally and consciousness of the importance of individual behaviour are key factors to develop sustainable society and lifestyle. Second, I believe technology has potential to reshape our behaviours and attitudes and I consider in some cases it can be the most suitable tool for it. Third, I am interested  both in new media and sustainable living and I am motivated to use my knowledge to create something useful for society.

In addition to the research and as a reflection of it, I will design a piece of technology probably in the shape of a game or educative application. At this stage I haven't decided yet how it will be exactly or to which target group it will be addressed. I will try it to reflect the conclusions achieved during the research as well as to keep it simple and effective for its objective: educate and persuade towards a sustainable lifestyle.

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