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Cankurtaran, P. (author), Beverland, Michael B. (author), Farrelly, Francis J. (author)The value of design as a means of innovation has long been recognized. More recently, interest in how design can create value has moved from a functional to a strategic focus whereby the design concept defines the way in which the whole firm competes. This is known as “design orientation,” although research on the nature of this construct...journal article 2024
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Procaccini, Giulia (author), Prieto, Alejandro (author), Knaack, U. (author), Monticelli, Carol (author), Konstantinou, T. (author)The European building stock demands urgent renovation due to the age of the buildings, their expected lifetime, and their excessive energy consumption, which accounts for more than a third of the EU’s total emissions. However, the complexities involved, such as time, costs, and structural modifications, often discourage clients, tenants, and...journal article 2024
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Miculaş, Cristian V. (author), Costa, Ricardo J. (author), da Silva, Luis Simões (author), Simões, Rui (author), Craveiro, Helder (author), Tankova, T. (author)This paper presents the development, implementation, and validation of a macro-element suitable for the linear analysis of innovative 3D plug-and-play joints between tubular columns and lightweight steel truss-girders. The macro-element is based on the component method, accounts for the three-dimensional interaction between the tube faces,...journal article 2024
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Moesker, K. (author), Pesch, U. (author), Doorn, N. (author)As global issues such as climate change and diminishing resources become increasingly pressing, water recycling has moved into the focus. However, the successful implementation of Direct Potable Water Reuse (DPR) projects hinges on securing public acceptance, which remains challenging. This paper aims to flesh out possible reasons for the...journal article 2024
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Wiarda, M.J. (author), Janssen, Matthijs J. (author), Coenen, Tom B.J. (author), Doorn, N. (author)Governance lies at the heart of instigating, steering, and creating the conditions for mission-oriented transitions that potentially help resolve some of our grand societal challenges. In doing so, policymakers will need to navigate both epistemic and normative considerations to develop, implement, and evaluate missions responsibly. A number...journal article 2024
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Luomaranta, Toni (author), Martinsuo, Miia (author), Ortt, J.R. (author)Technological innovations are becoming increasingly systemic in the complex and interconnected world. The initiation and evolution of systemic innovations take time and include numerous challenges, and the mechanisms through which systemic innovations emerge in the interaction between different technologies represent a research gap. This...journal article 2024
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Bakhuis, J.J. (author), Kamp, L.M. (author), Barbour, Natalia (author), Chappin, E.J.L. (author)This paper systematically reviews the literature on sociotechnical multi-system innovation frameworks that broaden the usual focus on one sociotechnical system to encompass influences from multiple systems. The review includes 75 peer-reviewed papers that span a broad range of energy-demanding systems and mainly build upon the core frameworks...journal article 2024
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Said, Hisham (author), Rajagopalan, Aswathy (author), Hall, Daniel M. (author)Purpose<br/>Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an innovative construction material that provides a balanced mix of structural stiffness, fabrication flexibility and sustainability. CLT development and innovation diffusion require close collaborations between its supply chain architectural, engineering, construction and manufacturing (AECM)...journal article 2024
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Roetman Roetman, E.C. (author), Joustra, J.J. (author), Heideman, Geert (author), Balkenende, R. (author)Innovation is crucial to meet the circular economy goals for tire recycling. Devulcanization, an innovative recycling method of reprocessing tire rubber, offers a pathway towards achieving circular economy objectives. While previous research on devulcanization has primarily focused on technical aspects, this study shifts the focus towards...journal article 2024
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Possati, L.M. (author)This paper develops a hermeneutic technology assessment of quantum technologies. It offers a “vision assessment” of quantum technologies that can eventually lead to socio-ethical analysis. Section 2 describes this methodological approach and in particular the concept of the hermeneutic circle applied to technology. Section 3 gives a generic...journal article 2024
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Nguyen, Minh Hieu (author), Nguyen-Phuoc, Duy Quy (author), Nguyen, Nguyen An Ngoc (author), Oviedo-Trespalacios, O. (author)Using mobile phones while riding is a form of distracted riding that significantly elevates crash risk. Regrettably, the factors contributing to mobile phone use while riding (MPUWR) among food delivery riders remain under-researched. Addressing this literature gap, the current study employs the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model and various...journal article 2024
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Wiarda, M.J. (author), Sobota, V.C.M. (author), Janssen, Matthijs J. (author), van de Kaa, G. (author), Yaghmaei, E. (author), Doorn, N. (author)Mission-oriented innovation policy is currently gaining renewed interest as an approach for addressing societal challenges. One of the promises is that missions can mobilise and align diverse stakeholders around a shared goal. Recent literature underlines the importance of public participation (e.g. municipalities and civil society organisations...journal article 2023
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Azcarate Aguerre, J.F. (author), den Heijer, A.C. (author), Arkesteijn, M.H. (author), Vergara d'Alençon, L.M. (author), Klein, T. (author)Introduction: The challenge of the energy transition in the built environment has, in recent years, been exacerbated by rising awareness of the material resource limitations we face on the path towards sustainable development. In this context the concepts of Circular Economy (CE) and Product-Service Systems (PSS) have emerged as potentially...journal article 2023
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Brinkman, Geert (author), van Buuren, Arwin (author), Voorberg, William (author), van der Bijl-Brouwer, M. (author)Public organizations are increasingly turning to design thinking to address wicked societal issues, enhance innovation, and improve services. However, in general, public organizations do not provide the most receptive context for design thinking. To be applied effectively, design thinking requires sufficient tolerance for uncertainty,...journal article 2023
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Ashruf, CMA (author)Despite the many product development techniques available today, manufacturers under pressure to reduce time to market while keeping up with stricter regulatory demands are struggling more than ever with their product development processes. Here, I list a selection of problems and challenges frequently encountered in my consulting practice...journal article 2023
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Fraaije, A. (author), van der Meij, Marjoleine G. (author), Vermeeren, A.P.O.S. (author), Kupper, Frank (author), Broerse, Jacqueline E.W. (author)The ‘smart city’ vision is popular, but it lacks citizen perspectives. The aim of this study was to gain insight into whether and how art-based citizen engagement can create more room for citizen perspectives in smart cities by developing and testing an art-based citizen engagement project in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. To that end, a...journal article 2023
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Bouman, N.L.J. (author), Simonse, LWL (author)Purpose – Engaging with customers and addressing unmet value have become increasingly challenging within multi-stakeholder environments of service innovation. Therefore, this paper aims to address this challenge by studying how strategic design abilities address unmet value in service engagement strategies. Design/methodology/approach – The...journal article 2023
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Ciuffo, Biagio (author), Makridis, Michail (author), Benenati, E. (author), Boriboonsomsin, Kanok (author), Chembakasseril, Mamen Thomas (author), Daras, Petros (author), Das, Viswanath (author), Grammatico, S. (author), Hoelscher, Malte (author), Krilašević, S. (author)Vehicle automation and connectivity bring new opportunities for safe and sustainable mobility in urban and highway networks. Such opportunities are however not directly associated with traffic flow improvements. Research on exploitation of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) toward a more efficient traffic currently remains at a...journal article 2023
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Gür, D.R. (author)Purpose: This review paper provides an inductive analysis on "Smart product service systems" in fashion industry by explaining how servitization as a form of service innovation is critical for sustainability, and the promise of digital technologies for smart fashion industry based on analysing current challenges, opportunities, and digital...journal article 2023
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Voorwinden, Astrid (author), van Bueren, Ellen (author), Verhoef, Leendert (author)Urban Living Labs (ULLs) have been implemented in many cities, but their organizational and legal structure has not often been analyzed. ULLs aim to provide a space for different parties to research, develop, and test solutions to urban problems whilst engaging with local communities. Their experimental approach to urban innovation and to...journal article 2023