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IDENTIFYING DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES: HORIZON SCANNING IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DESIGN

Ernstsen, Sidsel Katrine; Thuesen, Christian; Larsen, Laurids Rolighed; Maier, Anja

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Papers
DS 92: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 15th International Design Conference
Year:
2018
Editor:
Marjanović D., Štorga M., Škec S., Bojčetić N., Pavković N.
Author:
Ernstsen, Sidsel Katrine; Thuesen, Christian; Larsen, Laurids Rolighed; Maier, Anja
Series:
DESIGN
Section:
DESIGN INNOVATION
Page(s):
1833-1844
DOI number:
https://doi.org/10.21278/idc.2018.0105
Abstract:
Technology development is accelerating, driving disruption. Design is seen as key differentiator in creating innovative offerings but few design methods consider future technologies explicitly. In this article, we explore how a foresight method, namely horizon scanning, may be applied in a design context to anticipate disruption of construction. By means of a 3-step horizon scan, we identify 133 potentially disruptive technologies from across industries. We find that when preparing for disruption, design may benefit from the future-oriented and technology-focused features of horizon scanning.
Keywords:
disruption, horizon scanning, technology development, design methods, digital design
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