Course Module Archive: MMS 198: Wearable Futures Hackathon (1st Trimester, AY 2022-2023)

Abstract

This archive contains the instructional materials for MMS 198: Wearable Futures Hackathon, a special topics course offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). Developed and facilitated by Diego Maranan, the course was conducted during the 1st Trimester of Academic Year 2022–2023. Structured as an online speculative design and prototyping lab, the course invited students to imagine, design, and prototype wearable technologies situated in multiple possible futures. Using the BBC micro:bit and engaging in participatory design workshops, students explored critical fashion, physical computing, embodied interaction, and futures literacy. Each week built on speculative methods to deepen students' engagement with technological, social, and ecological challenges across different time horizons. Modules were delivered asynchronously via a web-based platform and included embedded video, interactive tutorials, and collaborative reflections. Live workshops with international facilitators from the SEADS collective and the Emerging Futurists Residency complemented the learning experience. For the best experience, access the full interactive site here: https://url.upou.edu.ph/WearableFuturesCourseModules This PDF archive includes: A static version of the complete web-based course package; Embedded artifacts, links, and activities from the original asynchronous design.