RESEARCH ON THE DYNAMIC BSORM IMPACT PATHWAYS OF SENSE OF POWER IN CO-DESIGN
DS 136: Proceedings of the Asia Design and Innovation Conference (ADIC) 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Yong Se Kim; Yutaka Nomaguchi; Chun-Hsien Chen; Xiangyang Xin; Linna Hu; Meng Wang
Author: Cai, Huizi; Wang, Jiao; Li, Sicheng; Zhao, Huasen; Xu, Xing
Series: Other endorsed
Institution: Guangdong University of Technology, Alipay Information Technology Co., Ltd., Tongji University
Page(s): 445-453
Abstract
Given the inherent characteristics and current state of co-design, the issue of power imbalance has become increasingly evident. This paper elucidates the impact pathways within co-design through qualitative research methods, and explores the potential role of the sense of power in addressing power imbalances. By examining four design workshops from Ant Group's "Lifestyle Research for Chinese Young People," this study identifies five key factors contributing to variations in individual sense of power: social status, knowledge level, resource control, self-positioning, and contextual background. Additionally, it outlines the dynamic BSORM paths that emerge from the interaction of different power perceptions within the collaborative process. The study further analyzes how fluctuations in sense of power at the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels affect the overall outcomes of co-design. This research offers valuable insights for future quantitative studies on power dynamics in co-design, establishing a comprehensive framework for understanding the modifiable aspects of sense of power in this context.
Keywords: Sense of power, Co-design, Design workshop, Impact pathways