Critical technical practice

Critical technical practice is critical theory based approach towards technological design proposed by Phil Agre where critical and cultural theories are brought to bear in the work of designers and engineers. One of the goals of critical technical practice is to increase awareness and critical reflection on the hidden assumptions, ideologies and values underlying technology design.

Research in Critical Technical Practice

People whose work contributes to the critical technical practice agenda include Phil Agre, Christopher Csíkszentmihályi, Paul Dourish, Natalie Jeremijenko, Tom Keene, Michael Mateas, Simon Penny, Warren Sack, Garnet Hertz, YoHa, (Matsuko Yokokoji, Graham Harwood) and Phoebe Sengers.

See also

• Critical design
• Critical making

External links

• Toward a Critical Technical Practice by Phil Agre
• Critical Technical Practices page by Phoebe Sengers
• Garnet Hertz
• Tom Keene
• Simon Penny
• YoHa