2015 • In Valentine, Louise; Borja de Mozota, Brigitte; Nelson, Julienet al. (Eds.) The Value of Design Research, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the European Academy of Design
making meaning; creating meaning; taxonomy; framework
Abstract :
[en] This paper is integrated in our research project on fostering sustainable user behaviour by designing meaning. It explores different types of meaning in products and services, and their creation. For that, the results of a literature study are integrated into an initial taxonomy of meaning and an initial framework for creating meaning. From the taxonomy we derive four roles that products and services can play in meaning making. Additionally we discuss how five possible interventions in users meaning making for behavioural change can be pursued by design on the basis of the framework. We illustrate the role of designers in creating meaning with examples, touch on its potential for behavioural change of users and outline further research needs.
Disciplines :
Engineering, computing & technology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
WALTERSDORFER, Gregor ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
GERICKE, Kilian ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
BLESSING, Lucienne ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Fostering sustainable user behaviour: exploring meaning and its creation in products and services
Publication date :
2015
Event name :
The Value of Design Research: 11th European Academy of Design Conference
Event organizer :
Paris Decartes University, Institute of Psychology
Event place :
Boulogne Billancourt, France
Event date :
fron 22-4-2015 to 24-4-2015
Audience :
International
Main work title :
The Value of Design Research, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the European Academy of Design
Editor :
Valentine, Louise
Borja de Mozota, Brigitte
Nelson, Julien
Merter, Sevi
Atkinson, Paul
Publisher :
Sheffield Hallam University, Scheffield, United Kingdom
ISBN/EAN :
978-1-84387-393-8
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
FnR Project :
FNR7911332 - The Creation Of Meaning For Users By Designing Products And Services For More Sufficiency-directed Sustainable Behaviour, 2014 (01/03/2014-14/10/2017) - Gregor Waltersdorfer
