Design Orientation: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Design Thinking and Action

22 Pages Posted: 23 Aug 2012 Last revised: 1 Jul 2014

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Alladi Venkatesh

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Theresa Digerfeldt-Månsson

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Frederic F. Brunel

Boston University

Steven Chen

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Date Written: July 12, 2012

Abstract

The notion of design thinking or "design as a state-of-mind," and its articulation through design orientation, implies that true innovation is a company-wide phenomenon and cannot be left to single individuals as a marginalized function within a company. Many innovative companies try to integrate technical performance with an aesthetic vision -- which is not to be confused with style -- as the driving force of the organization. Based on our findings and analysis, we put forward theoretical propositions that cover various aspects of design orientation.

Keywords: Design thinking, Swedish design, aesthetics of design, design orientation, innovative design

Suggested Citation

Venkatesh, Alladi and Digerfeldt-Månsson, Theresa and Brunel, Frederic F. and Chen, Steven, Design Orientation: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Design Thinking and Action (July 12, 2012). Boston U. School of Management Research Paper No. 2012-20, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2104017 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2104017

Alladi Venkatesh (Contact Author)

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Theresa Digerfeldt-Månsson

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Frederic F. Brunel

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Steven Chen

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