Making Core Memory - Design Inquiry into Gendered Legacies of Engineering and Craftwork

Explore the Making Core Memory project through this conference talk that investigates the often-overlooked contributions of women in early computer technology. Delve into the design inquiry that materializes the handwork of core memory weavers through an electronic quilt and participatory workshops. Discover how this research challenges dominant narratives in computing history, highlighting the interconnectedness of traditionally male-dominated engineering and women's craftwork. Learn about the innovative approach that combines design and archival research to analyze cultural aspects of technology development. Gain insights into how this project expands the conversation on design research methods in human-computer interaction (HCI) and reveals the hidden legacies of practice in contemporary technology cultures.