Swedish Design: An Ethnography (Expertise: Cultures and Technologies of Knowledge)
In Swedish Design: An Ethnography, Keith M. Murphy explores the cultural and technological dimensions of design expertise in Sweden. Through detailed ethnographic research, the book reveals how knowledge is cultivated and applied in this influential field, bridging anthropology and design studies to illuminate practices that define Swedish innovation.
About This Book
Swedish Design: An Ethnography offers an in-depth look at the expertise, cultures, and technologies of knowledge within the realm of Swedish design. Authored by Keith M. Murphy, the book examines how design practices are embedded in broader social and cultural contexts.
Through ethnographic methods, it uncovers the ways in which knowledge is produced and shared among designers, educators, and practitioners in Sweden. The work highlights the interplay between tradition and innovation in shaping design expertise.
This volume contributes to understanding how cultural factors influence technological and creative processes in design. It provides insights into the ethnographic study of knowledge systems in a global design context.
Murphy's analysis draws on fieldwork to illustrate the nuances of Swedish design culture, emphasizing its role in broader discourses on expertise and technology.
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