Design of sound-producing artifacts in youth communities

Abstract

This article shows the theoretical constructions of a project that delves into the manufacture of sound-producing artifacts as an act of apprehension of technical and technological knowledge, in favor of vocational activities. Being carried out by young people who are involved in the realization of the object, they additionally allow that the construction be part of the factors that encourage to explore other occupational pathways and communication through music and instruments. This experience is addressed methodologically, with the model called Research through design–Empirical Research through Design Method (ERTDM)–.It is concluded that the manufacture of artifacts generated dynamic interaction that favor community relations and affiliation among the participants.