Methods for collective creativity in experience design processes for health(care)

摘要

Framed within the participatory design perspective and the Socially Responsible Design approach, webelieve that design has a responsibility towards society (Papanek, 1985) and should involve all actors. In ourview, the preparation of a new research proposal should therefore always start from a multi-actorperspective. This paper describes how different mapping sessions with all stakeholders (patients, nursingstaff, doctors, companies, policy makers) were organised to develop a eHealth research project, dealing withthe creation of smart textiles used for self-management in chronic diseases (Textures for Care). This mappingtool, self-developed in the MAP-it-project, brings all stakeholders to an equal level, both verbally as well asvisually, thus enriching the communicative possibilities. The mapping toolkit creates a common languagebetween participants with different profiles, backgrounds and expertise who not necessarily share the same'language'.