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Empowering designer-artisan partnership through capability-based co-design

Hu, Jianan (1); Hur, Eunsuk (2); Jia, Xizeng (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Hu, Jianan (1); Hur, Eunsuk (2); Jia, Xizeng (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Tsinghua University, China; 2: University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Page(s):
203-213
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10379
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
To bridge capability gaps between designers and artisans that hinder fashion and textile business collaboration and social innovation effects, this study explores how capability-based co-design fosters sustainable partnerships. Based on 20 case studies in China’s textile sector, it connects craft values, product features, and capability-based interactions. The model links this approach to make co-design practical amid skill gaps and enhance social innovation. It offers actionable strategies for balancing co-design methods in skill asymmetric partnerships in cultural and creative industries.
Keywords:
co-design, case study, social innovation, collaborative design
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