Xiaowei R. Wang
Design Researcher | Exploring Marginalized Narratives
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Xiaowei R. Wang is a design researcher and writer who uses critical design to surface marginalized stories.
As the author of 'Blockchain Chicken Farm', she examines the human impact of emerging technologies in rural China. Wang's work has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Wired, highlighting how design can challenge dominant power structures.
Her keynotes encourage audiences to rethink the role of technology in shaping social and environmental issues.
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Why entrepreneurship flourishes in the countryside
"To see and understand the countryside is a crucial part of moving towards a more livable future for everyone," says coder, artist and organizer Xiaowei R. Wang. They've observed that some of the most careful, thoughtful innovation is happening in the world's rural communities, like Chinese chicken farmers using biometrics tracking and blockchain to improve supply chain transparency. In this talk, they advocate for a new perspective on the countryside: not as places lacking in tech or digital media literacy but as centers of humble innovation that emphasize community and sustainability.
Xiaowei R. Wang at Interaction Design Conference (IxDA) 2023
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Interaction Design Conference (IxDA) | 2023 | |
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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