Experimentation at the Heart of Societal Change

Koen van Turnhout, Peter Joore, Anja Overdiek, Wina Smeenk

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Abstract

Today’s applied design researchers are where the action is. They have always operated as a catalyst of change: propelling and steering design and society into brighter futures (Andriessen & Van Turnhout, 2023). But now, more than ever, design researchers teamup with a broad range of stakeholders to get things done. They surround themselves with engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, professionals, citizens, and take leadership in sparking ideas, making things tangible, creating meaning, and driving change. In the wake of the many societal transitions needed to combat today’s challenges, everyone needs to change their ways, their thinking, and the structures they reside in. Applied design researchers can play a crucial role in making that effort worthwhile. They can be facilitators that help others to bridge boundaries of spheres of life, disciplines, sectors, and domains (Smeenk, 2022).
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Design Research in Living Labs and Other Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments
EditorsPeter Joore, Anja Overdiek, Wina Smeenk, Koen van Turnhout
Place of PublicationBoca Raton, FL/Abingdon, Oxon
PublisherCRC Press
Chapter1
Pages8-19
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-003-49148-4
ISBN (Print)978-1-032-79319-1, 978-1-032-79250-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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