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Genuine co-design: an activity theory analysis involving emergency nurses in an interdisciplinary new product development project of a novel medical device
Chalmers University of Technology.
Chalmers University of Technology.
University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
Chalmers University of Technology.
2021 (English)In: International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics, ISSN 2045-7804, E-ISSN 2045-7812, Vol. 8, no 4, p. 331-369Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Abstract [en]

This study analysed a series of workshops and explored prerequisites for interdisciplinary co-design among industrial designers, design engineers and users in the development of a novel medical device. Presented as a case study, this paper focus on what affects participants’ transformative processes towards genuine participation in co-design processes. Based on activity theory, we suggest that co-design activities have to support not only users, but all participants, shifting their perspectives beyond their own domain’s rules, motives, objects and division of labour, i.e., beyond their own activity system, to support users’ participation as equal members in design teams. We propose that genuine co-design requires a holistic approach where a neutral arena, an impartial facilitator, clear rules of play, along with representational artefacts as mediating tools in the formation of a new collective activity system to foster equality, mutual value and long-term knowledge generation. Such approach requires a process over time. 

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2021. Vol. 8, no 4, p. 331-369
Keywords [en]
co-design, interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitating user involvement, power distribution, mediating tool, activity theory, activity system, healthcare, medical technology
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Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics Human Computer Interaction
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The Human Perspective in Care
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-26955DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2021.119054ISI: 001134935400001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85120358547OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-26955DiVA, id: diva2:1615673
Available from: 2021-11-30 Created: 2021-11-30 Last updated: 2024-02-01Bibliographically approved

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