Re-thinking designing: Collaborative probing of Work and Workplace Design

ISBN: 3659152439

Author: Wikberg Nilsson,

Condition: New

The objective of the current research work is to explore experiences as ground for work and workplace design. The study was undertaken between 2008-2010 in a research project called the Future Factory. The research involved exploring alternative futures through a design lab approach. The initial phase consisted of context mapping, as explorations of user experiences through interviews and observations. The resulting material was portrayed as Personas. These fictional characters were used both to communicate and to explore experiences in collaborative activities. A group of young people developed future scenarios. The scenarios were characterized as the positive Utopia and the negative Dystopia, used to discuss implications and alternative futures. Subsequently these tools were used in a series of Future Workshops with project interest groups. This research contributes to practice with methods, tools and guidelines for a reflective and innovative work and workplace design.