A systems approach to design innovation

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference proceedingpeer-review

    41 Downloads (Pure)

    Abstract

    How exactly can interdisciplinarity in the field of design be a lever for innovation? Where exactly might innovation be situated in interdisciplinary design? I address these questions by, first, de-constructing the terms ‘design’ and ‘innovation’ to expose their roots in science and art. I then identify patterns across science and art which can be applied to an expanded practice of interdisciplinary design, locating innovation in the connections between these disciplines. I then abstract these into design principles focused around practice- based research, providing illustrative case studies. The methodology for addressing the above questions draws from systems thinking combined with artistic research. Key findings emerging from our work include the construction of new ways of using and theorising information in design practice; the importance of embodied, multisensory experience in design processes and outcomes; and new methods of data collection and analysis combining multiple perspectives. These can roughly be grouped under a systems approach. The main contributions of this research are therefore in methodological innovation, and in an emerging set of design principles based on a systems approach.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTo Get There: Designing Together
    Subtitle of host publicationCumulus Conference Proceedings 2018
    EditorsLuisa Collina, Claire Brunet
    Place of PublicationParis
    Pages674-692
    Number of pages18
    ISBN (Electronic)978­2­9565440­0­5
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2019
    EventCumulus Conference 2018: To Get There: Designing Together - Various, Paris, France
    Duration: 11 Apr 201813 Apr 2018
    http://www.cumulusparis2018.org

    Conference

    ConferenceCumulus Conference 2018
    Abbreviated titleCumulus Conference
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityParis
    Period11/04/1813/04/18
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • design
    • innovation
    • systems
    • fiction
    • art
    • science

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'A systems approach to design innovation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this