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Transitioning towards agroecology through digital technology: an empirical study of design activities in an agroliving lab

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: To support the necessary agroecological transition of the conventional agricultural model, technology is seen as very promising and agroliving labs are supposed to be relevant for developing technologies aimed at supporting this transition. However, very little is known about these living labs, particularly about design processes. This exploratory study contributes to the understanding of these processes based on an analysis of video observation and self-confrontation interview of a design workshop. Results show a misalignment between the expected and the actual course of the workshop, creating a difficult experience for the workshop facilitator. This gap finds its roots in a lack of problem framing. Perspectives are proposed to better understand and support the design activities in the agroliving lab.

Source: European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics

DOI: 10.1145/3673805.3673833

Authors: Jean Larbaigt, Flore Barcellini, Moustafa Zouinar

Institutions: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Orange (France), Centre de recherche sur le travail et le développement

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche

Award: LINDDA: Living INfrastructure to Design responsible Digital technology for Agroecological transition