Transformations: 7 Roles to Drive Change by Design

Joyce Yee, Emma Jefferies, Kamil Michlewski

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Abstract

Tracking how design has changed in previous book 'Design Transitions' has inevitably led the authors to explore how organisations are changing using design. Design is now the key driver of innovation and change within organisations across the globe. It is therefore important to learn how, when and why to use design to drive change in your organisation. 'Transformations' documents how design is being used to support change across different organisations, countries and sectors, sharing the stories of experts in their fields at varying stages of their transformative journeys. The authors present seven roles for change that are used to influence the development of products and services, the shape of the organisation itself and, most importantly, their ability to embrace change. These seven roles can transform organisations to be more innovative, human-centred and resilient: Cultural Catalyst; Framework Maker; Humaniser; Power Broker; Friendly Challenger; Technology Enabler and Community Builder. Well-documented case studies offer readers insight into how design strategies can be successfully activated in different types of organisation. The seven roles offer both designers and non-designers a common language and framework to support design-driven transformation. 'Transformations', in the right hands, is a potent tool to understand, shape and implement design-driven change.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationAmsterdam, Netherlands
PublisherBIS Publishers
Number of pages256
ISBN (Print)9789063694579
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2017

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