Our processes are defined by three key elements:
Diversity of perspectives
In ipsum all the people involved are being heard and seen, especially those who appear silent or invisible. Through the diversity of perspectives, recognition for oneself and the others can be achieved. Perspectives are changed and various viewpoints combined. The diversity of perspectives is no longer perceived as an obstacle or a threat, but as a driving force for social change.
...negotiate and discuss.
The equal consideration of all participants’ images, stories and perspectives brings with it the possibility to discuss and negotiate – everything that really matters. New ideas, strategies, and propositions for better ways of living together arise.
...create social change.
ipsum brings about social change. The people involved can move from a position of perceived incapacity to a place of agency and the ability to negotiate. Differences become transparent and negotiable, common ground is celebrated and brought to use.
Our methods are diverse, since each target group has different needs and possibilities. Our methods have different effects, depending on the project phase. We combine different methods and means of expression to address all the participants’ senses.
Photography is our most important medium. It can be used efficiently and on a low-threshold level in most projects.
Our work is always situational, participatory, and process oriented, so everyone involved can experience the joy of community and feel how much can be moved together.
Here are some examples from our method box:
Photography
Generative picturing
Pinhole camera
Photo therapy
Photovoice
Reflexive photography
Photo interviews
Multimedia
Soundscapes
Interviews
Features
Video portraits
Video collages
One shots
Body work
Drama pedagogy
Dance
Bodymapping
Yoga
Acroyoga
Walking
Dialogical work
Freirian practice
Non-violent communication
Storytelling
Scenario processes
Future lab
Mapping processes
Biographic work
Memorial work
Biographic interviews
Research and learning journals
Autoethnography
ipsum
Müllerstrasse 28
A-6020 Innsbruck
Kalvarienberggasse 8/3
A-1170 Vienna
ZVR: 237692946
EuropeAid ID: AT-2013-BAQ-3101659293
T: +43 650 620 8242 (Erik Hörtnagl)
T: +43 650 777 0560 (Vera Brandner)