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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Designing sustainability for all |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 3rd LeNS world distributed Conference |
| Editors | Marcelo Ambrosio, Carlo Vezzoli |
| Pages | 390-396 |
| Volume | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-88-95651-26-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 3rd LeNS World Distributed Conference - The first Multilocal event Duration: 3 Apr 2019 → 5 Apr 2019 https://www.lensconference3.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd LeNS World Distributed Conference |
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| Period | 3/04/19 → 5/04/19 |
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Keywords
- Sustainability
- Co-creation
- Design methods
- Transition management