Abstract
Design scholarship has long roots in tackling wicked problems and sustainability, yet less is known about how professional designers interact with sustainability issues in practice. Based on interviews with 104 designers in 101 organizations in Finland, this study compares designer perceptions on the role of design in advancing sustainability. We identify six common roles, each with various foci on different design maturity levels in organisations. The findings support managers and designers in understanding which capabilities might be needed in advancing the role of design and sustainability.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1149-1158 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Design Society |
Volume | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2022 |
MoE publication type | A4 Conference publication |
Event | International Design Conference - Virtual, Online Duration: 23 May 2022 → 26 May 2022 Conference number: 17 |
Keywords
- design practice
- sustainability
- design maturity
- design competences