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Wicked Modes in UX: Pedagogical Considerations for Data Détournement
Morgan Banville1, Leah Heilig2, Madison Jones2
1Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
Computers and Composition
|January 7, 2026
Summary
User experience (UX) requires a shift towards slow, embodied composition due to emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This approach prepares students for diverse design challenges in academia and the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Design Studies
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The field of User Experience (UX) faces challenges from rapidly advancing technologies like generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs).
- Workplace demands are altering the perceived value and function of UX, creating obstacles in hiring and research funding.
- Current UX practices are increasingly integrated into workplace and educational settings, necessitating adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a necessary resituation of User Experience (UX) education and practice.
- To advocate for UX as a practice of slow, embodied, and multimodal composition.
- To provide pedagogical strategies for UX instructors and administrators.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of UX within the context of emerging technologies and workplace demands.
- Introduction of 'détournement' as a central strategy for UX curriculum development.
- Development of example assignments for college-level UX courses.
Main Results:
- The article argues for a pedagogical shift in UX education to emphasize deliberate, multimodal composition.
- The strategy of 'détournement' is presented as a method to equip students with adaptable design skills.
- Practical assignment examples are provided to facilitate the implementation of this new approach in classrooms.
Conclusions:
- A reconceptualization of UX as slow, embodied, and multimodal composition is crucial for navigating current challenges.
- Integrating 'détournement' into UX curricula can enhance students' ability to address complex rhetorical situations.
- This approach aims to better prepare future UX professionals for evolving technological and professional landscapes.
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