Design Thinking for Sustainability in Smart City: Investigating Design Thinking Workshop Processes and Methods
DS 130: Proceedings of NordDesign 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12th - 14th August 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Malmqvist, J.; Candi, M.; Saemundsson, R. J.; Bystrom, F. and Isaksson, O.
Author: Kim, Seoyoung; Yim, Heejung; Kim, Hyochang; Kang, Hyunmin
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus (SCIGC), Stanford University
Page(s): 96-105
DOI number: 10.35199/NORDDESIGN2024.11
ISBN: 978-1-912254-21-7
Abstract
Although significant progress has been made by integrating technologies in promoting task efficiency, high connectivity, and economic prosperity, environmental issues are often neglected. As consumer demands are growing and diversifying, organizations are keen to adopt design thinking as a catalyst for innovation. This study analyzes five design thinking workshops to address the significance of incorporating sustainability perspectives to solve wicked problems in smart cities. We expect this paper will contribute to the discourse of design thinking for sustainability and social innovation.
Keywords: Design Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Design, Human Centred Design, Smart City