Into the Wild—A Methodology for Participatory Prototyping in Complex Environments

Sara Reichert (), Andreas Sumper (), Olga Willner (), Daniel Wessolek () and Thomas Sikora ()
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Sara Reichert: Technical University of Berlin
Andreas Sumper: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, CITCEA
Olga Willner: HTW
Daniel Wessolek: AdBK
Thomas Sikora: Technical University of Berlin

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2025, pp 209-216 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract We propose a methodology for participatory prototyping among people with different non-expert skill sets. Our research focuses on simplifying technology through a frugal approach, co-designing open hardware prototypes, and leveraging the outcomes for further research or product development. Results are tangible objects with basic functionalities. Hardware costs are less than 50 Euros. Furthermore, we suggest a perspective to rate the success of prototyping. Our case study employs adapted trans-disciplinary design science research in Berlin and Barcelona, both of which exhibit a focus on data-driven innovation policies and participatory smart city strategies.

Keywords: Prototyping; Participation; Smart cities; Internet of things; Open source hardware (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72490-9_20

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