Search for dissertations about: "Innovation of meaning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 swedish dissertations containing the words Innovation of meaning.

  2. 1. Striving for meaning - a study of innovation processes

    Author : Åsa Öberg; Yvonne Eriksson; Roberto Verganti; Koenraad Debackere; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; meaning; interpreting; innovation process; hermeneutics; exposing; criticising; mening; tolkande; innovations processer; hermeneutik; blottlägga; kritiskt förhållningssätt; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Traditionally, innovation processes have often focused on creatively solving problems with the help of new technology or business models. However, when describing products in terms of function or visual appearance, the reflection on a less visible dimension, the product meaning, is left out. READ MORE

  4. 2. Innovation driven by meaning

    Author : Åsa Öberg; Roberto Vergnati; Tomas Backström; Inger Orre; Mats Magnusson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation of meaning; hermeneutics; interpretation; networks; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Hi-tech companies that want to innovate their products use, quite often, and quite naturally, technology as a driver. But, technology is only one of several drivers of change within product development. It is becoming more and more accessible and alone, cannot serve as the only mean to stay competitive. READ MORE

  5. 3. Storyboarding : Framing and Reframing Opportunities in the Front-Front end of Innovation

    Author : Anders Wikström; Roberto Verganti; Mats Jackson; Andreas Larsson; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Storyboard; innovation management; visualization; design thinking; reflective practice; narrative; visual thinking; framing; meaning; sketching; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : This research proposes that design and visual thinking in combination with narrative theory contribute to enhance knowledge of innovation processes and support managers in their work. In particular, the focus is on the use of Storyboarding to support a better definition of a project’s brief. READ MORE

  6. 4. Innovating Innovation : Understanding the Role of Service Design in Service Innovation

    Author : Ana Kuštrak Korper; Stefan Holmlid; Lia Patrício; Johanna Gummerus; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Organizations across industries and sectors are seeking novel ways to innovate that can address the complex environments in which they operate. The complexity is reflected in an increasing focus on service innovation as the main growth trajectory, which entails ongoing infusion of technology into creating service offerings focused on customer experience. READ MORE

  7. 5. Technology, Language and Thought : Extensions of Meaning in the English Lexicon

    Author : Marlene Johansson Falck; Ulf Magnusson; Dirk Geeraerts; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive linguistics; cognitive tools; language; English; sense development; meaning extension; thought; metaphors; metonymies; scaffoldings; entrenchment; technology; electricity; steam engines; motor vehicles; roads; ways; Languages and linguistics; Språkvetenskap; English; engelska; Engelska med didaktiskt inriktning;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the relationship between technological innovation and the development of language and thought is analysed. For this purpose, three different fields of technology are investigated: 1) the steam engine, 2) electricity, and 3) motor vehicles, roads and ways. READ MORE