Collaborative design enables knowledge exchange and drives productivity and economic growth. A deeper knowledge on effective collaboration can shift the entire system towards improvement.
Collaborative design enables knowledge exchange and drives productivity and economic growth. Its dynamic nature, shaped by designer expertise and use of technology, presents challenges in relationships, risk sharing, knowledge management, and decision-making. Effective collaboration, particularly across cultures and locations, requires more than information sharing. A deeper framework is needed to support trust, structure, and the evolving needs in collaborative design networks.
The Collaborative Design SIG aims to shape a research agenda by: categorising collaborative design; understanding its evolutionary nature; identifying key inhibitors and activators; developing a framework to overcome barriers and enhance enablers; and highlighting key challenges and research priorities in light of current and future economic, cultural, and social contexts.
The SIG holds workshops at relevant design conferences that include a broad range of activities: hosting presentations highlighting the diversity of collaborative design research; inviting industrial and academic case study presentations; evolving the SIG scope and agenda; and identifying funding opportunities. It is collaborative in its focus and delivery: the SIG chairs welcome proposals for topics for future SIG workshops.
We provide a space for individuals with common interests to share knowledge, collaborate, and address challenges in their domain. We also encourage networking, and partnerships across academia, industry, and practice.
They focus on advancing knowledge in specific fields by organising research activities, developing best practices, and publishing findings. They can contribute to thought leadership by defining emerging trends and proposing frameworks or methodologies.
SIGs often organise workshops, webinars, and conferences to educate members on new tools, techniques, and advancements in their area of focus.
They offer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to expertise, helping members grow professionally.
SIGs create a sense of belonging for members, encouraging dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges and innovations.
We have a wide array of SIGs, that are constantly evolving. If you don't see a SIG in your research area, why not create one? The Design Society is open to proposals and may provide funding!
