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Swedish Design Research Journal
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ISSN (Online) 2000-964X
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Knowledge integration of and by design
- Authors: Per Åman, Hans Andersson
  Pages: 21 - 29
  Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the possible uses, benefits, limitations and future directions of a formal knowledge integration perspective on design management. The paper develops the concepts of management thinking and design(erly) thinking, and questions the implied contention. With a knowledge perspective, design management may be seen as including the capability to integrate specialized, distributed and heterogeneous knowledge bases. Consequences regarding the characteristics of scope, flexibility and efficiency of knowledge integration indicate both greater difficulties and greater possibilities. Regarding the architecture of knowledge, integration of design indicates a functional orientation and a limited role for design, while integration by design may indicate a strategic role.
  PubDate: 2020-05-02
  DOI: 10.3384/svid.2000-964X.16121
  Issue No: Vol. 15 (2020)
Arguing for Design Thinking Interventions as a Form of Artistic
Interventions
- Authors: Ulla Johansson Sköldberg, Jill Woodilla
  Pages: 40 - 47
  Abstract: Drawing on data from two projects where artists used their artistic competence as organizational change facilitators, we argue for a theoretical coupling of the discourse(s) of design thinking to research streams within art-and-management. The artistic dimension of design, the practice perspective and the artistic process should be considered if we are to understand the full potential of design thinking for companies. This paper describes two artistic intervention projects that highlight valuable ways artists can contribute to organizational innovation and change. We begin with the theoretical frame of reference and a short methodological statement, followed by the empirical material. In the analysis section we point to ways in which such interventions are similar to ones led by designers when we consider the designer’s process as individualized and contextualized. Finally, we draw conclusions.
  PubDate: 2020-05-02
  DOI: 10.3384/svid.2000-964X.13240
  Issue No: Vol. 15 (2020)
Using an action research approach to embed service design in a higher
education institution
- Authors: Heather Madden, Andrew T Walters
  Pages: 40 - 50
  Abstract: Design Thinking can address the political and cultural divides in higher education and improve the focus on student experience. The challenge is reshaping a traditional organisation into a more modern one and at the same time creating an environment that is favourable towards change brought about by design-led thinking. In one higher education institute, almost two years into the journey and despite some challenges along the way, Service Design methods are demonstrating their capacity to change the processes and procedures that support the delivery of student services in higher education. An action research approach is currently being used to assess how the tools of Design Thinking are applied to real organisational problems and the consequences of design-led action. This research introduces a new set of tools and techniques to an organisation and analyses the effects of this fresh approach on the organisation via a number of action research cycles. There are many stages on the road to introduce Design Thinking as a bottom-up approach to changing an organisation into a more innovative, progressive, efficient and user-centred one.
  PubDate: 2020-01-21
  DOI: 10.3384/svid.2000-964X.16140
  Issue No: Vol. 15 (2020)
The Encyclopedia Hands From Design Thinking to Design Making
- Authors: Karin Havemose
  Pages: 58 - 64
  Abstract: This article deals with creativity in practice and reveals the complex web of knowledge and skills that are in the things we create. Immaterial values such as traditions, memories and intentions are made visible. Also dimensions from the philosophy of knowledge are revealed: reflective judgement, aesthetic sensitivity and accountability for doing good work. The epistemology of the article is based on the theory of hermeneutic experience and empirical examples are gathered from the author’s book Things in motion – the design process (2012).
  PubDate: 2020-05-02
  DOI: 10.3384/svid.2000-964X.13258
  Issue No: Vol. 15 (2020)

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