Co-design for change: Propositions and dilemmas Co-design for change: Propositions and dilemmas

Conference Paper (2024)
Author(s)

Geertje Slingerland (TU Delft - Urban Studies)

Gubing Wang (Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University)

Research Group
Urban Studies
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.527
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Publication Year
2024
Language
English
Research Group
Urban Studies
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Abstract

Co-design has been widely applied to develop interventions supporting behavior change. While numerous co-design propositions have been developed, applying these in practice often leads to difficulties and tensions. This study aims to review the co-design propositions and understand the dilemmas when applying them. A literature review was conducted, and twelve co-design propositions were identified after qualitative analysis. The study found that some co-design propositions conflict because they align with an idealistic versus a realistic perspective. By studying these conflicts indepth, seven dilemmas were identified at the intersection of realist and idealist propositions. Implications of the findings on design for behavior change were discussed, and this paper serves as a starting point to help researchers and practitioners identify, articulate, and navigate these dilemmas to achieve successful co-design outcomes.