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Loneliness is a significant challenge across all modern societies. Consequently, the way individuals and families establish and maintain relationships has become a considerable concern in design. In this open seminar, Japanese and Estonian design researchers will explore how design can help tackle this growing problem on both personal and societal levels.Estonia × Japan: exploring design’s role in combating loneliness.
Keynote by Yasuyuki Hirai
“Inclusive Design for Loneliness”
Inclusive design is an individual-driven approach, while societal design is a society-driven approach. There is a relationship between individual loneliness and social exclusion, and the two can combine to form a vicious cycle.
This international collaborative project between EKA and Kyushu University offers an innovative approach to addressing loneliness and societal design. As an inclusive designer, Yasuyuki Hirai presents examples of how I have addressed this issue to date, drawing on principles of inclusive design.
Keynote by Ruth-Helene Melioranski
“Embracing Loneliness through Relational Design”
Ruth-Helene Melioranski explores how relational design shifts emphasis from isolated individuals to networks of care and connection. She illustrates this approach through a patient journey designed for the Estonian Health Insurance Fund’s endoprosthesis care pathway.
Case study by Janeli Peska
“Behaviourally Guided Intervention to Reduce Loneliness”
Janeli Pelska discusses how behavioural design can provide new tools to tackle the increasing problem of loneliness. Based on her master’s thesis, she introduces an intervention designed to promote social connections through behaviourally guided strategies.
Panel discussion
The seminar concludes with an open panel discussion to reflect on the role of design in combating loneliness. The conversation centres on how design can inspire new ways of fostering connection and belonging in our societies.
Moderated by Tanel Kärp.
Free and open to everyone – you are welcome to join!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Põhja pst 7, Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
