Romée Postma
@romeepostma.bsky.social
A designer challenging conventionality, with a soft spot for the absurd. Founder of Studio Absuró — Part of Bits of Freedom. Art | Research | Tech
In my first #substack read, I introduced you to #pataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions. My next read is about using pataphysics in the design practice, to open up a space for critical thinking. Enjoy!
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Pataphysics’ in design: playful participation and surprising search engines
Pataphysical design to open up a space for critical thinking
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July 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In my first #substack read, I introduced you to #pataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions. My next read is about using pataphysics in the design practice, to open up a space for critical thinking. Enjoy!
open.substack.com/pub/romeepos...
open.substack.com/pub/romeepos...
Began to write down my thoughts at the crossroads of #design, #culture, and #technology. All with an absurd twist. What better way to start than by introducing you to the science of imaginary solutions, #pataphysics?
Subscribe if you like :)
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Subscribe if you like :)
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Introducing ‘Pataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions
About mocking observable and measurable ways of knowing
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May 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Began to write down my thoughts at the crossroads of #design, #culture, and #technology. All with an absurd twist. What better way to start than by introducing you to the science of imaginary solutions, #pataphysics?
Subscribe if you like :)
romeepostma.substack.com/p/introducin...
Subscribe if you like :)
romeepostma.substack.com/p/introducin...
I think activism involves challenging what seems to be set in stone, not just for yourself but also for others. It can take many forms. Think about what topics ignite a 🔥 within you and use your own qualities as tools to express your activism.
May 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I think activism involves challenging what seems to be set in stone, not just for yourself but also for others. It can take many forms. Think about what topics ignite a 🔥 within you and use your own qualities as tools to express your activism.
Can absurdist chatbots make us rethink the way we design AI? At Fabbrica del Vapore, visitors of #MilanDesignWeek could experience it for themselves! www.interdependence.polimi.it/fabbricadelv... 👏🏼
April 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Can absurdist chatbots make us rethink the way we design AI? At Fabbrica del Vapore, visitors of #MilanDesignWeek could experience it for themselves! www.interdependence.polimi.it/fabbricadelv... 👏🏼
Do you plan to visit #MilanDesignWeek? And do you gravitate toward the concepts of absurdism, critical design or solutionism? My project ‘Absurdist Chatbots’ has been selected to be part of the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition at Fabbrica del Vapore. If you are there and interested, let's catch up! #MDW25
March 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Do you plan to visit #MilanDesignWeek? And do you gravitate toward the concepts of absurdism, critical design or solutionism? My project ‘Absurdist Chatbots’ has been selected to be part of the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition at Fabbrica del Vapore. If you are there and interested, let's catch up! #MDW25
Explored a fun way to challenge conventional problem-solution paradigms through design! At Dutch Design Week, I presented my “Absurdist Chatbots”, offering useless solutions to the imaginary problem of trustworthy AI, thereby critiquing AI solutionism. What ya thinking? www.4tu.nl/du/projects/...
February 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Explored a fun way to challenge conventional problem-solution paradigms through design! At Dutch Design Week, I presented my “Absurdist Chatbots”, offering useless solutions to the imaginary problem of trustworthy AI, thereby critiquing AI solutionism. What ya thinking? www.4tu.nl/du/projects/...
My first ‘pataphysical design’ workshop is a fact! 20 dētourists challenged AI solutionism with an absurdist design approach. The results: AI.Rbag for feelings, immersive co-design for human-AGI breakup, DLGTE: accomplish life from behind your desk, and TikTok science: cuz everyone is a scientist 💥
November 26, 2024 at 10:56 AM
My first ‘pataphysical design’ workshop is a fact! 20 dētourists challenged AI solutionism with an absurdist design approach. The results: AI.Rbag for feelings, immersive co-design for human-AGI breakup, DLGTE: accomplish life from behind your desk, and TikTok science: cuz everyone is a scientist 💥
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Ook op zoek naar meer mensen om te volgen met een kritisch perspectief op digitale tech in Nederland? Ik heb een eerste poging gewaagd, stuur me een berichtje als je erbij wil! go.bsky.app/NQAKocP
November 24, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Ook op zoek naar meer mensen om te volgen met een kritisch perspectief op digitale tech in Nederland? Ik heb een eerste poging gewaagd, stuur me een berichtje als je erbij wil! go.bsky.app/NQAKocP