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Harald Rohracher

    User involvement in innovation processes
    The mutual shaping of design and use
    • The mutual shaping of design and use

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      • 11 uur lezen

      Lange Zeit hatte Innovationsforschung vor allem Herstellerfirmen und Technikentwickler im Auge. Die technische Entwicklung gilt aus dieser Sicht als weitgehend abgeschlossen, sobald Technologien auf den Markt gebracht werden. In ‚The Mutual Shaping of Design and Use’ wird diese Perspektive in Richtung Technikanwender erweitert. Denn von der Bedeutung von Nutzerbildern in den Köpfen der Designer bis zur aktiven Modifikation und den ‚eigensinnigen’ Gebrauch von Technologien gibt es eine ganze Bandbreite möglicher Beziehungen von Nutzer und Technikentwicklung. Die Ko-Evolution zwischen Technikgestaltung und -nutzung wird empirisch anhand ausgewählter Technologien für ökologische Gebäude untersucht.

      The mutual shaping of design and use
    • Harald Rohracher introduces user involvement in technological innovations, emphasizing its importance in fostering public participation. Contributions from various scholars explore themes such as social learning and user behavior in energy efficiency, as well as participatory methods in technology assessment. The discussion extends to the intersection of gender and technology, with insights on how organizational changes can be influenced by gender dynamics, and the challenges women face in technological design. Further analysis reveals the limitations of user participation, highlighting the complexities of engaging users in dynamic innovation processes and the rhetorical strategies involved in public engagement with technology. Case studies illustrate the dilemmas and uncertainties surrounding user involvement, particularly in projects like the Strasbourg Tramway. Strategies for enhancing user participation are examined, with a focus on the diffusion of innovation through social networks and self-organization within socio-technical systems. The exploration includes practical examples from digital service initiatives and sustainable transport planning, showcasing the critical role of users in shaping technological futures. This comprehensive examination underscores the multifaceted nature of user involvement and its implications for technological development and societal change.

      User involvement in innovation processes