Search for dissertations about: "innovation thinking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 69 swedish dissertations containing the words innovation thinking.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. Innovation under pressure : Reclaiming the micro-level exploration space

   Author : Katarina Lund Stetler; Mats Magnusson; Jens Hemphälä; Salomo Sören; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ambidexterity; exploration; exploitation; creativity; innovation; micro-level exploration space; operational level; operations; operational effectiveness; employee; lean; lean thinking; process management; streamlining; flow; Machine Design; Maskinkonstruktion;

   Abstract : Research & Development (R&D) departments are becoming increasingly structured and routine-based, with tight schedules and daily follow-ups. This way of working stems from increased demands for delivering products to customers quickly and with high quality at a low price. READ MORE

5. 3. Digital Product Innovation : Building Generative Capability through Architectural Frames

   Author : Fredrik Svahn; Ola Henfridsson; Jonny Holmström; Sandeep Purao; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; digital innovation; product innovation; generativity; modularity; patterns; architecture; architectural frames;

   Abstract : Over the last decades we have witnessed a profound digitalization of tangible products. While this shift offers great opportunities, it also exposes product developing industries to significant challenges. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Designing Tools for Joint Inquiry : Making and thinking together

   Author : Laura Gottlieb; Yvonne Eriksson; Jennie Schaeffer; Anna-Lena Carlsson; Åsa Wikberg-Nilsson; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Positioned within the research program and subject area of Innovation and Design, this research focuses on the relationship between tools and joint inquiry. Joint inquiry – the collaborative exploration and definition of problems and possible solutions – plays an important part in Participatory Design processes. READ MORE