☾ Ål Nik ☾

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What did you like about the process of creating the Special issue 16?

▶ This was the first time for me participating in such co-creation process - I absolutely loved how our group is super careful about having everyone involved; and no one was really trying to dictate anything. It's unique to be part of a process like this - in real life it could never happen haha.
▶ Learning tons of new things and doing stuff for the first time. From 0 to a special issue! Crazy! It was really motivating to experiment with a completely new language and see how small things work; and how I understand them a bit more and more.

What would you like to keep in the process for the next special issue?

▶ Everyone choosing to do parts they are either curious about or comfortable with. Loved how there was no pressure on which roles we're taking and what tasks we're signing up for.

What did you not like about the whole journey?

What would you like to do differently for Special Issue 17? Feel free to elaborate in more specifics.

▶ Since now we went through the process once and have many things set already, I would really like us to approach the next subject differently: I would really start with choosing a format first + start building up the special issue (website or whatever) from day 1 as a group. Would like to be involved more in the technical part and be able to see what I am doing all the way.

Share a memorable moment during the last 2.5 months :)

What was the most challenging thing while working in the big group; and in the sub-groups?

▶ Big group: It took me 2 months to realise the extend of our collective responsibility for the process & the final outcome. I have never been part of such process where it is really up to us to self-organise, decide and deliver. For a very long I was expecting our tutors to step in and navigate us. For awhile I was wondering why it's not happening, hahaha Until I realise - oh, wow! This is how it really works :D
+ I often have a leading role in my previous projects and experience when working with groups. This time I forced myself many times to really trust our group process even though sometimes it was really hard; and I was frustrated. But I am glad I made it!

▶ Working on something I don't understand: this actually was one of the reasons I couldn't lead any process - what we did was completely new for me and I did not have the professional experience to guide the process. It was quite frustrating not to be able to see (or imagine) the final outcome of the special issue; and not to see the page of my showcase until the very last moment. I usually edit my work on the last phase (when it's published/ready but not yet announced) - because I need to see the final result and then polish it a bit :)

What did you learn during the Prototyping classes (Michael & Manetta)? What will you keep from them?

What did you learn during the Special issue classes (Cristina & Steve)? What will you keep from them?

How would you describe your overall experience of doing this special issue?

How will you use what you have learned this trimester in your personal practice?

Anything else you would like to share with the group