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  • Developing a co-creation space
    (2017-12-11) Aitola, Kaisa
     Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulu | Master's thesis
    Co-creation is an act of collective creativity. Collective methods of creativity, such as co-creation, are needed to resolve the new complex problems known as wicked problems. A more diverse view and a better foundation for development could be obtained in organizations by taking full advantage of its workforce in collaborative means. Co-creation could also enhance the value created for the co-creating individuals and companies as well. The goal of the thesis is to give a clearer view on what are the necessary and desirable aspects of a functioning co-creation space. The thesis answers in following research questions: Why to co-create and what enables co-creation? How the space can enable co-creation? The thesis is divided into two parts: the literature review and the multiple case study. First, the theoretical background is mapped by a literature review. The literature review is supported with the multiple case study which gives a deeper insight on the subject. As hypotheses are not made in the thesis, the nature of the study is qualitative. Nine suggestions for developing a co-creation space are given in conclusion. These suggestions are following. (1) Stakeholders should share a common understanding of the meaning of co-creation in this particular co-creation space. (2) The first things to consider are the goal, the stakeholders and the space. (3) The values that are derived from the goal of the space should be reflected by the space. (4) The openness, collaboration and sharing should be exercised both internally and externally. (5) The space should be flexible. (6) The space should attract people. (7) The possibility to build tangible prototypes and other physical presentations is important. (8) Temporary spaces could be effective on testing co-creation in a particular case. (9) The co-creation space is never ready.
  • Pakkaussuunnittelu osana tuotekehityksen kokonaisuutta
    (2014-04-29) Aitola, Kaisa
     Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulu | Bachelor's thesis