“…Despite the recognition of the need for empirical investigation (De Moor et al, 2010), U.D.I. discussions are predominantly focused on the different strategies (Buchanan, Abbott, Bentley, Lanceley, & Meyer, 2005;Hjalager & Nordin, 2011;Sandmeier, 2009), case studies (Lettl, Herstatt, & Gemuenden, 2006), consequences and challenges of integrating users into the innovation process (da Mota Pedrosa, 2012;Sandmeier, Morrison, & Gassmann, 2010).…”