Research and design as social innovation. Comparing methodological paradigms in three case studies

Journal title SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE
Author/s Leonardo Chiesi, Paolo Costa
Publishing Year 2017 Issue 2017/113
Language Italian Pages 18 P. 47-64 File size 806 KB
DOI 10.3280/SUR2017-113004
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The essay reflects on the relationship between design and social research. Three case studies are discussed, and the practices of cultural mapping and co-design are used to exem-plify the possible continuity between empirical research and design. The three case studies are strategic actions coordinated by the authors in various contexts, both national (Altamura) and international (Malta; Palestinian Territories).

Keywords: Urban sociology, design, social innovation, co-design, cultural mapping, research-action

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Leonardo Chiesi, Paolo Costa, Ricerca e progetto come innovazione sociale. Modelli di pratiche a confronto in tre casi studio in "SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE" 113/2017, pp 47-64, DOI: 10.3280/SUR2017-113004