Abstract
This paper is a summary of the analyzed experiences collected from ‘social implementation projects’ which started as participatory design workshops. Since there is very little research done on social implementation methods based on these kinds of workshops outcome, this study aims to review the projects that were successfully implemented and clarify the factors leading to their successful social realization. Using a qualitative approach, archival data was reviewed and project leaders were interviewed, which shed light over the characteristics necessary for the successful enactment of the ideas sprung from the workshops. This study shows there are four essential attributes that a workshop output must posses in order to be socially implemented: A stake-holding oriented system, a collaborative environment, a strong bond between local issues and external resources, and a solid foundation of flexible design thinking methods.
Keywords
design workshop, social implementation, social-output, design process
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.05.157
Citation
ZHANG, Y., Cruz, C., ITO, S.,and Inamura, T.(2021) Social implementation of design workshops output: Research on factors leading to a project successful introduction and application, in Bohemia, E., Nielsen, L.M., Pan, L., Börekçi, N.A.G.Z., Zhang, Y. (eds.), Learn X Design 2021: Engaging with challenges in design education, 24-26 September, Shandong University of Art & Design, Jinan, China. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.05.157
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Social implementation of design workshops output: Research on factors leading to a project successful introduction and application
This paper is a summary of the analyzed experiences collected from ‘social implementation projects’ which started as participatory design workshops. Since there is very little research done on social implementation methods based on these kinds of workshops outcome, this study aims to review the projects that were successfully implemented and clarify the factors leading to their successful social realization. Using a qualitative approach, archival data was reviewed and project leaders were interviewed, which shed light over the characteristics necessary for the successful enactment of the ideas sprung from the workshops. This study shows there are four essential attributes that a workshop output must posses in order to be socially implemented: A stake-holding oriented system, a collaborative environment, a strong bond between local issues and external resources, and a solid foundation of flexible design thinking methods.