http://hdl.handle.net/10174/963 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:34:57 GMT 2026-04-06T00:34:57Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41185 Title: Inspiration Mining: Exploring Design Research[ers] Strategies Part III Authors: Maldonado, Paulo; Seiça, Pedro; André, Ana; Matos, Vera Editors: Markopoulos, Evangelos; Goonetilleke, Ravindra; Luximon, Yan Abstract: We know the difficulties inherent to the discovery of a timely research topic, capable of becoming a significant contribution to knowledge and science in Design. The article describes and presents the results of an atypical process of Design research, tested in a Masters in Design. The objectives of the research process under analysis focus on the development of research skills and critical reflection in a collaborative environ- ment of exploration of the (apparently) unknown (i.e. outside the areas of individual comfort), in search of new meanings. The starting point is the exploration of concepts, ideas and themes (inspiration mining) starting with a proposal for curation of reference titles, with the purpose of discovering, through the stablishment of relations more or less (im)probable, relationships and conceptual leaps and flashes of inspiration through the ideas with the greatest potential (first in a perspective of divergence and expansion, then in a perspective of convergence and oncentration), possible points of interception, new (disruptive) concepts, ideas and unexpected themes inspirers for the individual research project, going through the itinerary – discovery > interpretation > ideation > experimentation > transformation. Starting with a curation of 12 printed reference titles (some of the titles may be lateral to the scientific area of study) plus 2 key titles, the students select and use (for 60 minutes) 6 reference titles of their choice, identifying and registering, under the form of a mental map and on paper (A3), 18 concepts, ideas and themes (3 per title). They then elaborate an analytical index of the 18 concepts, ideas and themes and depart to relate and discuss 9 of the 18 concepts, ideas and themes. The process culminates in the construction of a distinctive narrative originating in the 9 concepts, ideas and themes (in the form of text and deographic). The result of the process is translated into a document in the form of a scientific article that can use the new media as a communication support and can be suppor- ted by artifacts (images) that contextualize the discourse. The research environment is an incubator of possible futures for design research, testing innovation through content curation, collaboration and connectivity, supported by the inspirational collaborative and interactive intelligence platform - inspædia (www.inspaedia.com). Rapid prototyping of possible ideas for research topics among participants (inspired cultural provocateurs) coach, prepares and transforms educated thinkers into highly educated thinkers to be innovation. This article (Part 3) presents a synthesis of the selected works developed by the students in the current academic year (2022-2023). Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41185 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41175 Title: Mutatio - a natural alphabet Authors: Merkens, Alice; Maldonado, Paulo Editors: Silva, José; Marques, Tiago Abstract: The alphabet(s) and, consequently, typefaces, written messages and texts are still mostly used and visualised on a two-dimensional plane, communicating in a static way and without volume. We consider it pertinent to explore new ways of increasing the capacity for non-verbal communication, facilitating reader-user empathy, using three-dimensionality and the movement of the elements that make it up. This article corresponds to a first moment in the dissemination of a master’s degree project in Design. The digital artefact Mutatio explores and intersects Design, Nature and Art, using Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to communicate dynamic messages through natural and organic elements. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41175 2025-09-30T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40564 Title: CONSTRUIR A PONTE ENTRE CULTURA, TURISMO E LITERATURA, AS PEQUENAS MEMORIAS DE SARAMAGO DA AZINHAGA UM PROJETO DE VIDEO DOCUMENTAL Authors: Cordeiro, João; Silva, Júlio; Carreira dos Santos, Luís; S. Silva, Manuela; do Carmo, Ana; Romana, Maria; Domingos, Susana Abstract: A arte, conforme definida por Leo Tolstoi (2013), é a atividade pela qual uma pessoa, tendo experimentado uma emoção, transmite-a intencionalmente a outros. A forte ligação entre o enquadramento geográfico e experiências do autor, despoleta a imaginação do leitor e a vontade de viver na primeira pessoa as experiências. Algumas obras literárias e autores que estimularam os leitores a viajar, por exemplo Stratford-upon-Avon, de William Shakespeare, contribuem para o desenvolvimento local. Outros artistas e formas de arte também exercem o mesmo efeito, César Manrique em Lanzarote com pinturas, esculturas e arquitetura, ou o livro de John Ronald Reuel Tolkien através do filme Senhor dos Anéis promovendo a Nova Zelândia. Turismo cinematográfico ou turismo induzido por filmes é definido como qualquer viagem motivada por cenário com o objetivo de visitação. Nem todos os turistas cinematográficos são motivados da mesma forma, alguns são motivados por cenário, circunscrito e específico, enquanto generalistas visitam regiões ou países (Gürkaya, 2010) O estudo atual visa desenvolver 8 curtas-metragens da obra literária As Pequenas Memórias (2006) do Prémio Nobel José Saramago, onde o autor descreve o seu local de nascimento e experiências da juventude. Este trabalho mais do que a expressão de arte audiovisual visa promover o turismo cultural através uma de ampla estratégia integrada de turismo regional. O potencial deste turismo para o desenvolvimento ainda não atingiu a maturidade. Todos os tipos de turismo são efémeros, assim como os filmes, pelo que qualquer estratégia desenhada que contempla tais soluções necessita de uma reinvenção regular a fim de garantir a sua sustentabilidade. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40564 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39234 Title: Assessing Agricultural Systems Using Emergy Analysis: A Bibliometric Review Authors: Marinheiro, Joana; Serra, João; Fonseca, Ana; Marques-dos-Santos, Cláudia Editors: Zhang, Hailin; Suardi, Alessandro Abstract: Sustainable intensification requires metrics that are able to capture both economic performance and the often-hidden environmental inputs that support agriculture. Emergy analysis (EmA) meets this need by converting all inputs—free environmental flows and purchased goods/services—into a common unit (solar emjoules, sej). We conducted a PRISMA-documented bibliometric review of EmA in agroecosystems (Web of Science + Scopus, 2000–2022) using Bibliometrix and synthesized farm-scale indicators (ELR, EYR, ESI, %R). Our results show output has grown but is concentrated in a few countries (China, Italy and Brazil) and journals, with farm-level assessments dominating over regional and national assessments. Across cases, mixed crop–livestock systems tend to show lower environmental loading (ELR) and higher sustainability (ESI) than crop-only or livestock-only systems. %R is generally modest, indicating continued reliance on non-renewables, with fertilizers (crops) and purchased feed (livestock) identified as recurrent drivers. Thematic mapping reveals well-developed niche clusters but no single motor theme, consistent with the presence of incongruous baselines, transformities and boundaries that limit comparability. We recommend adoption of the 12.1 × 1024 sej yr−1 baseline, transparent transformity reporting and multi-scale designs that link farm diagnostics to basin and national trajectories. Co-reporting with complementary sustainability assessment methods (such as LCA and carbon footprint), along with appropriate UEV resources, would increase its reputation among policymakers while preserving EmA’s systems perspective, converting dispersed case evidence into cumulative knowledge for circular, resilient agroecosystems. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39234 2025-09-01T23:00:00Z