SXSW 2012 - Creative Youth: Organic, Collaborative, and Throw-Away Media

Creative Youth: Organic, Collaborative, and Throw-Away Media
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Dual
Organizer	Julie Baher – Adobe Systems Inc.
Description	Youth are approaching digital self-expression from a more organic, collaborative angle than previous generations. They jump right in when the creative urge strikes, collaborate with others, and publish an ongoing stream of momentary, mashed-up, disposable media. We discuss our research on youth and the future of creative products.
Questions Answered	What are creative teens like? What types of media are they creating? What’s motivating them to create? What do they share (or not) with others? What is their process? How are they accustomed to learning? How do they find out about tools? How is apprenticeship alive and well? What ever happened to the ‘learning curve’? What is the ‘File Open’ versus ‘File New’ culture?
Level	Beginner
Category	Case Study, Education, New Technology / Next Generation, User Generated Content

Creative Youth: Organic, Collaborative, and Throw-Away Media