While working on a Graphic Design assignment, a Rietveld student experienced computerphobia, or fear of computers.
A research team has identified three types of computerphobia and treatment for each. In brief:
The Anxious Computerphobic, with physical symptoms such
as sweaty palms and back tension. Treatment: systematic
desensitization, relaxation techniques, imagining situations in which
computers have been a source of anxiety.
The Cognitive Computerphobic, certain that the computer is smarter than he or she is. Treatment: stop the negative thoughts by “creating a void”, and replacing them with positive thoughts to give a feeling of competence.
The Uncomfortable User, among other things done in
this treatment process, the insides of a computer are shown and
floppy disks are cut apart.
Or you could take a look at: “Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design”
by Chen Design Associates. Or this video X
posted by Arthur Perdijk
January 13th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Nice posting. Only I would have left out the video. It’s horrible.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
i like that you wrote about an experience the student had during the assignment, instead of talking what he/she did for the graphic design assignment.
and i have to agree with charlie about the video.
January 15th, 2009 at 11:08 am
maybe it would have been nice to know why the student developed computerphobia – or if he found a cure for himself in the end?