Abstract
This paper introduces an analytical framework for understanding the collaborative nature and distributed structure of what is often referred to as design space. We propose that the design space should be conceptualized as the space of possibilities for realizing a design, which extends beyond the concept design stage into the design-in-use activities of people. By locating different activities and mapping participants' possibilities in a continuum from consumption to active creation, we develop a framework for understanding and locating design research interventions and a tool for mapping design activities. We argue that: 1) a design space is always actively co-constructed and explored by multiple actors through their social interactions with and through technologies and 2) the participating actors, resources, conditions and supporting strategies frame the design space available. In doing this, we bring forth relationships between an expanded view of the design space, contemporary discussions on the nature of innovation and the imperative to support explicit collaborative and participatory design activities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Design & Complexity |
Subtitle of host publication | Conference Proceedings |
Editors | David Durling, Rabah Bousbaci, Lin-Lin Chen, Philippe Gauthier, Tiiu Poldma, Seymour Roworth-Stokes, Erik Stolterman |
Pages | 201-211 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-9811985-2-5 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | Design Research Society International Conference: Design & Complexity - Montreal, Canada Duration: 7 Jul 2010 → 9 Jul 2010 http://www.drs2010.umontreal.ca/index.php |
Conference
Conference | Design Research Society International Conference |
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Abbreviated title | DRS |
Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Montreal |
Period | 07/07/2010 → 09/07/2010 |
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Keywords
- design in-use
- design space