The Constellation: A framework for conceptualising design as a process of innovation. (28th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bletcher, Joanna
• Is Part Of: Design journal. Volume 20:(2016) Supplement 1
• Page Start: S4552
• Page End: S4564
• Publication Date: 2017-07-28
• Subjects: innovation -- constellation -- design -- prototyping -- exhibition; Design -- Periodicals; 745.05
• DOI: 10.1080/14606925.2017.1352952
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-3062

Abstract

Abstract: There is wide recognition of design's strategic role in innovation, yet it remains an elusive and variable concept. This paper seeks to support the development of understanding and communications by presenting a framework for conceptualising design as a process of innovation, which was developed through the author's practice-led doctoral research. In particular, it explicates exhibition-making as a method of exploratory prototyping, leading to deeper insight into the process of innovation through design. It outlines how inspiration was drawn from the work of Theodor Adorno (1973) to visually develop a conceptual framework. This newly devised framework is named 'the constellation' and is posited as a guiding principle for conceptualising and communicating design-led innovation.