Abstract
Technology development is accelerating, driving disruption. Design is seen as key differentiator in creating innovative offerings but few design methods consider future technologies explicitly. In this article, we explore how a foresight method, namely horizon scanning, may be applied in a design context to anticipate disruption of construction. By means of a 3-step horizon scan, we identify 133 potentially disruptive technologies from across industries. We find that when preparing for disruption, design may benefit from the future-oriented and technology-focused features of horizon scanning.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | DS92: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 15th International Design Conference |
Publisher | Design Society |
Publication date | 2018 |
Pages | 1833-1844 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-953-7738-59-4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | DESIGN2018 - 15th International Design Conference - Dubrovnik, Croatia Duration: 21 May 2018 → 24 May 2018 Conference number: 15 http://www.designconference.org/ |
Conference
Conference | DESIGN2018 - 15th International Design Conference |
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Number | 15 |
Country/Territory | Croatia |
City | Dubrovnik |
Period | 21/05/2018 → 24/05/2018 |
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