Requirements elicitation is one of the most important and challenging activities in software
development projects. A variety of challenges related to requirements elicitation are reported …

The present research inquires into the contemporary shapes and strategies of situated and
participatory perspectives on design. It proposes a re-conception of the notion of design …

This paper introduces an analytical framework for understanding the collaborative nature
and distributed structure of what is often referred to as design space. We propose that the …

Experimentation is critical for the deployment of low-carbon technologies. New solutions
need to be selected and adapted to their contexts of use, and users need to learn new skills …

The importance of user orientation in innovation activities is nowadays emphasized not only
in business life but also in political and societal discussions. In today's competed and …

In recent years, we have seen the rise of Web 2.0, in which users become co-creators and
software turns into services. During the last two years, we have also witnessed the …

Although in sustainable development field, innovative solutions have been sought
worldwide by environmental groups, academia, governments and companies for many …

This article reflects on the experiences of three projects in Helsinki, Finland, that aimed to
develop organic connections between technology development and local communities of …

The paper's practical objective is to provide those developing community-scale food systems
with an implementable model. Its theoretical objective is to examine the ways to effectively …

The role of users in design is changing from one of passive research subjects to one of
active co-designers. Users are the best experts of their everyday life experiences, making …