Introducing service design and social innovation methodologies in the public sectorIntroducing service design and social innovation methodologies in the public sector For SIC partner, UNIBO, choosing an appropriate set of participants to involve in SIC’s participatory policy workshop - a methodology being piloted by SIC which aims to help policymakers explore new ways of approaching policy issues together using social innovation methods or approaches - was straightforward. Established by the Municipality of Turin, the Torino Social Innovation initiative sets out to…14 Jul 2017Article Highlights 01 Design Workshop of CitizenCity SET, 15 - 16 June02 How can we build inclusive cities?03 Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation of the Republic of Bulgaria 2014-202004 Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation Summer School 2017 European Services Conference 2017 - Transforming lives through innovation and technology!Valletta, Malta, Grand Hotel Excelsior - From 26 th to 28 th June 2017 Co-hosted for the f…26 Jun 2017 18:00 — 28 Jun 18:00EventEuropean Commission selects top 30 ideas to harness technological change30 organisations with ideas for ‘Equality Rebooted’ in the running for three €50,000 prizes…22 Jun 2017ArticleEco-homes for the homelessSocial Bite describe themselves as a 'social business', where 100% of profits are given back to so…09 Dec 2016ArticleHack your way to bridging the gender gap!The next edition of 4YFN @MWC17 will introduce Women4Tech (W4T), an important new programme design…07 Nov 2016Article Nordic Cities Beyond Digital DisruptionMany urban areas – both buildings, services and urban activity – are dilapidating. Smart urban services provide new jobs and make cities more livable. The strongest urban vitality comes from the engagement of local…05 Apr 2016ArticleFilisia: Working with users to design products to support people with disabilitiesFilisia creates playful interactive experiences for people with disabilities using music, games and sensors to help their rehabilitation. What started as an arts and research project and has evolved into an expanding,…24 Aug 2015ArticleRethinking Smart Cities from the Ground UpThis Nesta report tells the stories of cities around the world - from Beijing to Amsterdam, and from London to Jakarta - that are addressing urban challenges by using digital technologies to engage and enable citizens.30 Jun 2015Article Understanding Europe’s Maker Movement What is the maker movement and who is in it? This blog highlights some useful resources to understand this growing phenomenon.12 May 2015ArticleMaking Good our Future - a conversation with Peter Ramsden and Indy JoharPeter Ramsden sits down with Indy Johar, co-author of the SIE policy paper, "Making Good our Future: Exploring the New Boundaries of Open & Social Innovation in Manufacturing"11 May 2015ArticleThe Future of EducationAn article by Domenico Zungri21 Oct 2013ArticleThe Social Design Methods Menu Designerly approaches to ventures, products and services addressing social needs11 Jan 2013ArticleSIE Interviews Ezio ManziniFor more than two decades Ezio Manzini has been working in the field of design for sustainability. Recently, he focused his interests on social innovation –he started, and currently coordinates, DESIS, an internationa…13 Dec 2012InterviewsHypercraft Economy: bottoms-up for innovation!The hypercraft economy envisions a power shift from the industrialized production hubs and multinationals back to the networked craftsmen.07 Aug 2012ArticleWhat design can bring to policy-makingRonan Harrington, head of innovation at Corporate Edge, looks at what design can bring to policy-making.22 Jun 2012GovernanceWhat is life like on Planet Smoke? Innovative ideas in social changeUscreates is a social change agency. We work in partnership with local authorities, charities and businesses to tackle the big policy challenges facing the United Kingdom and many European countries – smoking, rising…25 May 2012Article Pages› Last 1 2
