Design and transition management: value of synergy for sustainability

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Abstract

This paper aims to understand the value of synergy between the field of design and that of transition management for sustainability. Six potential values of synergy are identified: (1) enriched methods of retrieving knowledge of current objects and current systems; (2) providing boundary objects in transition arenas beyond language games; (3) actively envisioning the effect of design things during and beyond their lifetime; (4) intensified reflexivity in design practices and projects; (5) more prototyping activities to leave traces of transition activities in everyday life; (6) greater focus on building interactions through a broader range of co-creation activities. The paper also identifies four possible pitfalls of synergy between the two practices. The paper is grounded in literature but is meant to be a stepping stone towards experimentation in practice; where knowledge, approaches, methods and experience of both fields are combined to intensify the impact on sustainability
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesigning sustainability for all
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd LeNS world distributed Conference
EditorsMarcelo Ambrosio, Carlo Vezzoli
Pages390-396
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)978-88-95651-26-2
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event3rd LeNS World Distributed Conference - The first Multilocal event
Duration: 3 Apr 20195 Apr 2019
https://www.lensconference3.org/

Conference

Conference3rd LeNS World Distributed Conference
Period3/04/195/04/19
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Keywords

  • Sustainability
  • Co-creation
  • Design methods
  • Transition management

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