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Reframing borrowing into an inclusive and every day practice
For Amsterdam Zuidoost through a sharing station initiative
This thesis explores how the Bieb der Dingen concept, a sharing station initiative led by the municipality of Amsterdam, can be reframed to make the practice of borrowing more inclusive and better integrated into the daily lives of residents from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Using co-creation methods, the image-stuff-skill framework from Social Practice Theory, and the Practice-Oriented Design process, the project examined existing borrowing practices to identify the barriers and opportunities for the envisioned borrowing practice.
The process revealed that borrowing is often perceived as dependent, burdensome, and linked with responsibility and expectation management (image). This view is influenced by by household context and financial upbringing. Additionally, people find the commercial borrowing options expensive and lacking accessible locations (stuff). Knowing how and where to borrow and to use and take care of items involves specific skills (skills).
This research demonstrates that the positive values linked to the image of ‘’giving’’ can be used as an inspirational lens for brainstorming to reframe borrowing into a more familiar and community-driven practice for residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
The final design proposal proposes a shift by incorporating familiar and low-threshold communication aspects, creating a more welcoming space, and focusing on community building, literally sharing the possibilities that come with borrowing together. ...
The process revealed that borrowing is often perceived as dependent, burdensome, and linked with responsibility and expectation management (image). This view is influenced by by household context and financial upbringing. Additionally, people find the commercial borrowing options expensive and lacking accessible locations (stuff). Knowing how and where to borrow and to use and take care of items involves specific skills (skills).
This research demonstrates that the positive values linked to the image of ‘’giving’’ can be used as an inspirational lens for brainstorming to reframe borrowing into a more familiar and community-driven practice for residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
The final design proposal proposes a shift by incorporating familiar and low-threshold communication aspects, creating a more welcoming space, and focusing on community building, literally sharing the possibilities that come with borrowing together. ...
This thesis explores how the Bieb der Dingen concept, a sharing station initiative led by the municipality of Amsterdam, can be reframed to make the practice of borrowing more inclusive and better integrated into the daily lives of residents from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Using co-creation methods, the image-stuff-skill framework from Social Practice Theory, and the Practice-Oriented Design process, the project examined existing borrowing practices to identify the barriers and opportunities for the envisioned borrowing practice.
The process revealed that borrowing is often perceived as dependent, burdensome, and linked with responsibility and expectation management (image). This view is influenced by by household context and financial upbringing. Additionally, people find the commercial borrowing options expensive and lacking accessible locations (stuff). Knowing how and where to borrow and to use and take care of items involves specific skills (skills).
This research demonstrates that the positive values linked to the image of ‘’giving’’ can be used as an inspirational lens for brainstorming to reframe borrowing into a more familiar and community-driven practice for residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
The final design proposal proposes a shift by incorporating familiar and low-threshold communication aspects, creating a more welcoming space, and focusing on community building, literally sharing the possibilities that come with borrowing together.
The process revealed that borrowing is often perceived as dependent, burdensome, and linked with responsibility and expectation management (image). This view is influenced by by household context and financial upbringing. Additionally, people find the commercial borrowing options expensive and lacking accessible locations (stuff). Knowing how and where to borrow and to use and take care of items involves specific skills (skills).
This research demonstrates that the positive values linked to the image of ‘’giving’’ can be used as an inspirational lens for brainstorming to reframe borrowing into a more familiar and community-driven practice for residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
The final design proposal proposes a shift by incorporating familiar and low-threshold communication aspects, creating a more welcoming space, and focusing on community building, literally sharing the possibilities that come with borrowing together.