Maataapono Maaori

Question 1

Definition of Whanaunatanga

Answer 1

Designing technologies that can help facilitate positive social interactions, build communities, and strengthen connections between users.

Question 2

Definition of Manaakitanga

Answer 2

Interface that respect the user’s needs, values and cultural background. It should raise a person’s mana by helping them to achieve their goals.

Question 3

Definition of Kaitiakitanga

Answer 3

This can relate to ethical design practices, energy efficient system creations, promotion of digital literacy, the focus on sustainability and responsible use of technology. The designer is the kaitiaki, the guardian of the interface.

Question 4

Definition of Aroha

Answer 4

This is designing with empathy, understanding of user’s needs, emotions and challenges. The interface should be compassionate and are able to cater for diverse user groups. It should also ensure that it can support and uplift all users, especially those who may have been marginalised and vulnerable.

Question 5

Definition of Rangatiratanga

Answer 5

Giving user the control over their interactions with the technology. The interface should let the user get out of unwanted states and undo an incorrect choice. The user should determine what they want to achieve