Oliver Ding

Oliver Ding

Founder of CALL (Creative Action Learning Lab), information architect, knowledge curator.

The Slow Cognition Project and related methods

I use Slow Cognition to describe my favorite methods such as Howard E. Gruber’s evolving systems approach to creative work.

Running A Developmental Project

Running A Developmental Project is a project-oriented possible practice.

Developmental Project Model

The background of the Developmental Project model and its advanced modules for research and reflection.

Activity System Plus

Based on Yrjö Engeström's Activity System Model, I added the concept "Resouce" to explore a new possibility.

Anticipatory Activity System (AAS) and A Possible Book

The Anticipatory Activity System (AAS) framework is an abstract model for understanding the "Self, Other, Present, Future" complex.

Platform-based Service

How do ambitious creators use digital platforms to host their own services?

Self-installation Activity

For consumers, the Self-installation Activity requires rich knowledge about products, fast learning, attention to detail, hands-on skills, etc.

Z Lab @ Activity Analysis Center

Activity Analysis Center works on two things: 1) knowledge curation and 2) knowledge creation.

Diagramming as Activity

“diagramming as an activity of knowing, theorizing and reflecting” adopts an Activity view to understand Diagramming as a Social Practice.

Activity Analysis Center: Curativity, Creativity, and Activity

For the Activity Analysis Center, the focus is described with the following themes: Curativity, Creativity, and Activity.