Philosophical Foundations of Pattern Language Creation: Rooted in the "Scienc...Takashi Iba
Lightning Talk by Takashi Iba, Ph.D. in media and governance, Professor at Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University.
at the30th Conference on Pattern Language of Programs (PLoP2023), IL, USA, Oct. 25, 2023
Originally, the concept of pattern language was proposed by Christopher Alexander as a method for collaborative architectural design, and the philosophy behind it was presented in his books, such as "The Timeless Way of Buildings" and "The Nature of Order". However, after him, few people discuss philosophical examinations for pattern languages. Over the past seven years, I have intensively explored the potential for a "new academic discipline" rooted in pattern language, and its foundational contours are now becoming visible. Underpinning this discipline is Edmund Husserl's phenomenology, especially his concept of "Science of Essence." Reflecting upon our experiences, it becomes apparent that the creation of a pattern language aligns with the phenomenological method of "seeing of essence," positioning the pattern language as "essence descriptions". When looked at in reverse, my developing academic field of "Studies on Essence of Practices," is "Science of Essence" of practices grounded in phenomenology and the creation of pattern language is positioned as a primary research methodology including “seeing of essence”. In this talk, I will elucidate what exactly is being accomplished through the creation of a pattern language, with introducing the principles of phenomenology’s "Noesis" (acts of consciousness) and "Noema" (contents of consciousness) and the method of “seeing of essence”.
Exploring New Ways of Expressing and Delivering Pattern Languages: Endeavors ...Takashi Iba
Lightning Talk by Takashi Iba, Ph.D. in media and governance, Professor at Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University.
at the30th Conference on Pattern Language of Programs (PLoP2023), IL, USA, Oct. 25, 2023
In pattern languages of practices, the target readers are not limited to engineers or professionals. Instead, they span a broad spectrum of the general public, from children to the elderly. For example, our pattern languages of practices cover topics such as reading, learning, parenting while working, living naturally and creatively, living well with dementia, and realizing a good digital society. The intended audience for these patterns ranges from elementary school students to college students, parents in their child-rearing years, and the elderly aged 70 and above. Believing that we needed to go beyond traditional methods of delivering content, such as dense texts and diagrams in books, articles, or websites, we have sought new modes of expression over the past decade. In this talk, I will introduce our endeavors. They include "Pattern Cards" that facilitate reflection and dialogue, especially in workshops; "Pattern Objects" that embed pattern names and illustrations into everyday items; "Pattern Coins" that circulate within a community, inspiring practice; "Pattern Song" that weaves the important messages of patterns into lyrics; and "Pattern Manga" that tells a story expressing the effect of conducting certain patterns. By showcasing these new prototypes, I hope to inspire you and expand your horizons on how pattern languages can be expressed and delivered.
New Frontiers in Pattern Languages of Practices (Takashi Iba, PLoP2023)Takashi Iba
Lightning Talk by Takashi Iba, Ph.D. in media and governance, Professor at Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University.
at the30th Conference on Pattern Language of Programs (PLoP2023), IL, USA, Oct. 25, 2023
In this talk, I will present the new frontiers in pattern languages of practices. Historically, the concept of pattern languages originated in the 1970s as a design language for "Places" and was later applied to the domain of "Programs." Subsequently, it found applications in areas like education and organizational change, which can be considered as "Practices." In other words, the pattern language has evolved from Places, to Programs, and then to Practices. In the course of the development, we, Iba Lab and CreativeShift, Inc., have developed patterns across various fields within pattern languages of practices, writing over 3,000 patterns in more than 90 areas of practices over the past 20 years. Reflecting on our journey, we have identified five types within what is broadly labeled as "Practices": (1) Profession and Work, (2) Meta-Pattern Language, (3) Everyday Life, (4) Journey of Life, and (5) Forming Society. This talk will particularly focus on the last three types of pattern languages of practices — Everyday Life, Journey of Life, and Forming Society. We will share our own cases and experiences, including a pattern language for a good digital society, which was recently published by the Digital Agency of the Japanese Government.
作家、詩人、作曲家の発言と、クリストファー・アレグザンダーの思想、および老荘思想についての井筒俊彦の読み解きを手がかりとして
based on remarks by writers, poets, and composers; the thought of Christopher Alexander; and Toshihiko Izutsu’s Interpretation of Taoism
PUARL+BB2020 "A Pattern Language for Creating a City with Natural, Local and ...Takashi Iba
Misaki Yamakage, Sakie Namiki, Sawami Shibata, Kiyoka Hayashi, Takashi Iba, Mitsuhiro Yamazaki, "A Pattern Language for Creating a City with Natural, Local and Creative Elements: Learned from Portland, Oregon", PUARL+BB2020, Sep, 2020
Takashi Iba's Keynote at AsianPLoP2020: "Support for Living Better Throughou...Takashi Iba
Takashi Iba's Keynote "Support for Living Better Throughout the COVID-19 Situation with Pattern Languages: An Attempt at Pattern Translation to Another Domain and Pattern Language Remix" at AsianPLoP 2020: 9th Asian Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs, Sep 4th, 2020.
Takashi Iba's talk @ "Designing SFC Spirits", Keio University SFCTakashi Iba
This document provides an overview of a course titled "Designing SFC Spirits (GIGA)" taught by Professor Takashi Iba at Keio University in the fall semester of 2019. It includes a list of students in the course, biographical information about Professor Iba and his academic background, and examples of pattern languages and projects he has worked on related to modeling complex systems and creating pattern languages in various domains. The document aims to introduce students to Professor Iba and provide context for the course through discussing his interests and experience in complex systems, agent-based modeling, and developing pattern languages.
16. A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction
Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein
Oxford University Press, 1977
『パタン・ランゲージ:環境設計の手引き』
クリストファー・アレグザンダーほか, 鹿島出版会, 1984
17. パターン・ランゲージとは
パターン・ランゲージは、いきいきとした全体を実現するための共通言語。
パターンは、「デザインの知」(問題発見+問題解決の知)。
・どのような状況(Context)のときに
・どのような問題(Problem)が生じやすく
・それをどのように解決すればよいのか(Solution)
状況
問題発見
デザイン
(design) = (Problem Finding)
問題
問題解決
(Problem Solving)
解決
C. Alexander, Notes on the Synthesis of Form, Harvard University Press, 1964
『形の合成に関するノート』(クリストファー・アレグザンダー, 稲葉武司 訳, 鹿島出版会, 1978)
18. パターン・ランゲージ
もともとは、建築の分野で提唱された。
http://stephania32.wordpress.com/
Christopher Alexander
C. Alexander, S. Ishikawa, M. Silverstein,
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction, Oxford University Press, 1977
19. パターン・ランゲージ
ソフトウェアの分野に応用さえて、この考え方が広まった。
Kent Beck Ward Cunningham Gang of Four
Kent Beck & Ward Cunningham, “Using Pattern Languages for Object-
Oriented Program”, OOPSLA '87, 1987
Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John M. Vlissides,
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software,
Addison-Wesley Professional, 1994