Articles on Design, Innovation and Evolution

During the design work at MVL we develop knowledge that is relevant for a wider audience than only ourselvesand our clients. So in the good spirirt of collective intelligence, sharing on the web and all this. We will continually present these articles on these pages.

This is also based on the fact that MVL has sprurred from the field of Design Research and as in all scientific communities, the dissemination of knowledge is the most important aspect and contribotor to the growth of knowledge in the field. The same goes for this indefinable field of design. Enjoy, and comment and discuss.

Design as Innovation

The design approach and design research are key elements of successful innovative processes.
Creatively engaged in creating the future the designer collaborates with users as well as stakeholders in the client organization to deliver the best and most appropriate product, service or system to fulfill the needs and desires of the market.

Collective Intelligence in the Creative Process

Just like no man is an island no product can be created be one person. Based on a thorough design research and a shared knowledge of the current situation, a process that engages the collective intelligence of the entire developmental team as well as its closest neighbors is needed to reach the best possible solution. Collective intelligence is often only engaged in isolated brain storming sessions, but can just as well be utilized through the entire developmental process through personal and organizational practices as well as supporting technologies like web 2.0 platforms.

The Social Product

When is a product deeply meaningful to its users and buyers? On the internet we currently see a spurring of social product and services that link and connect us in new ways and for new purposes. Or actually the purpose is ancient: As a social beast human beings have always had a desire to both stand out and be part of a social context at the same time. How do we as designers develop product that can fit this desire and how can we develop platforms that enable new social patterns to emerge and possibly novel social actions to impact the world.