JDR is an interdisciplinary journal, emphasising human aspects as a central issue of design through integrative studies of social sciences and design disciplines. Originally published as an electronic journal publishing articles including multimedia applications and hence allowing visual knowledge transfer, it is now also available in print. Contents: JDR publishes original papers, review papers, case studies, conference reports, book reviews, notes, and commentaries. Special Issues devoted to important topics in design will occasionally be published.
Temas emergentes na literatura sobre políticas de design Resumo: As Políticas Nacionais de Design configuram um campo de importância emergente de pesquisa em design. Procurou-se demonstrar isso através de uma revisão da literatura disponível, coletando evidências de temas, autores e instituições emergentes, e fornecendo uma visão geral de algumas tendências atuais no campo, através de representações visuais sintéticas e análise das informações coletadas. O conhecimento assim gerado, representado visualmente e examinado, oferece espaço para futuras pesquisas no campo.
This paper focuses on the contribution of the independent product design industry to business and strategy development processes of contemporary organizations. It embarks from the observation that whilst some policy-makers and enlightened businesses recognize the role and value of design beyond the traditional and narrow confines of technical or ‘commodity’ input, many fail to understand its potential as a transformative tool. Applying evidence from three empirical studies, and taking the perspective of design creative, the paper addresses three questions: why is it that product designers have encountered resistance in their efforts to promote themselves as well-placed and knowledgeable providers of strategic development intelligence and advice; what proven contributions can product designers offer with respect to their client’s business development planning?
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