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The Open Paradigm in Design Research.

In this article, the author examines various aspects of design research. Particular focus is given to how many innovation processes are shifting from open source software to open source hardware design. Additional topics discussed include design via crowdsourcing and co-creation, the increased popul...

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Published in:Design Issues Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 17 - 30
Main Authors: Aitamurto, Tanja, Holland, Dónal, Hussain, Sofia
Format: Article
Published: MIT Press Autumn2015
Subjects:
Design research
Design techniques
Open source intelligence
Do-it-yourself work
Research & development
Customer cocreation
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:In this article, the author examines various aspects of design research. Particular focus is given to how many innovation processes are shifting from open source software to open source hardware design. Additional topics discussed include design via crowdsourcing and co-creation, the increased popularity of do-it-yourself (DIY) and "maker culture" and R&D (Research & Development) productivity. Innovation and new product development is also explored, as are various aspects of the open design process.