Cultural Frameworks: A Canvas for Reflection and Innovation
Introducing the Frame-for-Work Canvas
Oliver Ding
Founder of CALL (Creative Action Learning Lab), information architect, knowledge curator.
Appropriating Activity Theory #2: The Project Engagement Approach in November 2020
This is the story of the Project Engagement approach during its early stage in late 2020.
Homecoming: A Thematic Trip and the World of Activity Approach
Homecoming is more than a memoir. It is both a personal narrative and a theoretical contribution, showing how everyday experience can become a source of cultural insight, creative frameworks, and intergenerational connection.
Activity Analysis Network #1: A Decade of Reflection, A Decade of Vision
The first issue of the Activity Analysis Network newsletter.
The Life as Activity Approach (v3.2, 2025)
An introduction to a series of activity-centered knowledge frameworks
Appropriating Activity Theory #1: Misunderstanding and Repurposing (2018)
A case study about engaging with a meta-framework
The Creative Thematic Curation Framework
The Creative Thematic Curation Framework explores the concept of "Theme" within the Developmental Project model.
The Thematic Identity Curation Framework
The Thematic Identity Curation Framework addresses the dynamic transformation between Theme and Identity within the Project Engagement Approach.
The House of Project Engagement
An introduction to the House of Project Engagement—a thematic map and interactive tool designed for life narrative engagement.
Oliver Ding's Project Engagement in 2024
In this annual review, I will use the terms Projects, Sub-projects, and Meta-projects to analyze and reflect on my Project Engagement in 2024.