Towards Design and Creativity in the European Work Programmes

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30682/diid7321b

Keywords:

Design and creativity, transition processes, co-design, research and innovation

Abstract

The paper investigates the growing adoption of design approach and its tools and the emergent inclusion of design and creativity in the new funding programs of the European Commission. It is assumed as a progressive process, with specific milestones, that move towards cross-disciplinarity between different sectors, and integrate citizens’ inclusion in the innovation pathways at different scales. The contribution presents the turning points in the introduction of participatory methodologies and design as a multidisciplinary and transversal medium to foster a multi-stakeholders dialogue.

The rethinking opportunity generated by the COVID-19 emergency has been seized by the European Commission, which put in evidence the relation between design and R&I processes, to foster cross-innovation and multiple knowledge, blurring the boundaries between creation, distribution and reception, with a special eye on culture and creativity.

Author Biographies

Margherita Ascari, Fondazione Innovazione Urbana

She graduated at the Alma Mater Studiorum — Università di Bologna in Product Design in 2018 and obtained a master’s degree in Service Design at the Alma Mater Studiorum — Università di Bologna in 2020, discussing a thesis about the role of data visualization in participatory processes and in the communication of urban transformations. She currently works as a Service Designer for the FOUNDATION FOR URBAN INNOVATION and conducts parallel research activities. Her main research topics are related to the use of data visualization as a tool for the democratization of the processes of co-production of services for the city.

Valentina Gianfrate, Alma Mater Studiorum — Università di Bologna

Researcher in Service Design and Lecturer at the Advanced Design Master’s Degree Course in Service Design. Fields of expertise: advanced design approach to support urban transformations through multi-stakeholders’ collaboration, co-design of urban accessibility, design for preparedness. She is involved in the development of international projects linked to CH led regeneration initiatives, urban transition processes, design for responsible innovation.

Lorela Mehmeti, Alma Mater Studiorum — Università di Bologna

Researcher in the culture and creativity sector at the Research Center for the Interaction with Cultural and Creative Industries at Alma Mater Studiorum — Università di Bologna. Graduated in International Relations, she has worked in the field of project coordination and development in the field of human rights, minorities rights, participatory methodologies in the Western Balkans.

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Published

2021-06-05

How to Cite

Ascari, M., Gianfrate, V., & Mehmeti, L. (2021). Towards Design and Creativity in the European Work Programmes. Diid — Disegno Industriale Industrial Design, (73), 10. https://doi.org/10.30682/diid7321b

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No. 73 (2021): diid disegno industriale industrial design

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Open Debate

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