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DESIGN – AN OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGE FOR PROMOTING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF COMPANIES

Andra Irbite, A. Strode

First published: 2018https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2018/5.3/S21.022View metrics

Abstract

Nowadays, design is defined as one of the main innovation tools and strategic approaches in the promotion of societyВ’s welfare and well-being in many countries, including in the European Union. Design thinking as an innovation-promoting approach that incorporates a diverse range of methods for problem solving in different contexts and on different scales is successfully applied in the United States, Europe and Asia. The experience of other countries in the application of design approach and methods might prove to be a valuable resource for representatives of Latvian companies, organizations, public and national institutions. The aim of the research is to assess design approach and methods for business development, development and promotion of new products and services and increase of the competitiveness of companies. Research methods: theoretical: analytic induction and critical discourse analysis, as well as monographic descriptive and logically constructive method applied in the analysis of design-related literature and documents.

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Title
DESIGN – AN OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGE FOR PROMOTING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF COMPANIES
Authors
Andra Irbite, A. Strode
Proceedings
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2018
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2018
Pages
171-178
SWS Citekey
Irbite201821171178
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-66-9
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
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