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Exploring the application of co-design to transformative service research
Griffith University, Australia.
Karlstad University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (starting 2013), Service Research Center (from 2013).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2887-2463
Griffith University, Australia.
2018 (English)In: Journal of Services Marketing, E-ISSN 0887-6045, Vol. 32, no 6, p. 715-727Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate in a transformative service research (TSR) context how users can be involved through co-design and what contributions they can make during this process. Design/methodology/approach: A six-step co-design process was used to plan and facilitate two co-design sessions that involved a total of 24 participants. The collected data include field notes, transcripts from group discussions, recordings of idea presentations and the evaluation of ideas. Findings: A recruitment strategy that uses strong networks and sensitizes users through generating awareness of the underlying issue can prevent the waste of valuable resources. During the facilitation stage, experts need to find the fine line between close guidance and giving voice to the users. User-generated ideas set the starting point for new value propositions that more effectively support users in their value creation processes. Research limitations/implications: The findings are limited to one specific sample and design task. Future research is required that investigates the application of co-design to other TSR contexts. Practical implications: In TSR, organizations will need to follow a different co-design approach owing to the sensitive nature of the design task and/or users that are not driven by innovation-related motivations. Organizations should tap into their networks to raise awareness and recruit suitable participants. To capture users’ unique insights and foster the collective creativity, facilitation should focus on enabling participants through the use of design tools and team management. Originality/value: The study contributes new insights into requirements, challenges and benefits of applying co-design to TSR contexts. The study shows that ordinary users, if empowered, can give important insights into the design of new value propositions.

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2018. Vol. 32, no 6, p. 715-727
Keywords [en]
Alcohol education, Co-design, Service innovation, Transformative service research
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Business Administration
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Business Administration
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-69052DOI: 10.1108/JSM-09-2017-0321ISI: 000449156700005Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85049879825OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kau-69052DiVA, id: diva2:1245591
Available from: 2018-09-05 Created: 2018-09-05 Last updated: 2024-07-04Bibliographically approved

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