Abstract
This paper brings together two streams of literature on trend research and shows how it relates to value creation as well as to dealing with changes in the environment over time in the process of design roadmapping. First, we identify distinct types of trend research. Our analysis of a wide range of empirical and theoretical studies, in the streams of literature on 1. design and innovation and 2. strategy and foresight suggests that there are two predominant types of trend research: trend scanning, and trend spotting. We define trend scanning as the systematic detection of changes already underway along its forecasting horizons of estimated impact. We define trend spotting as the observations and visual detection of early signals of a vogue, swing or drift in social interaction of people and products. Second, we used the inductive case study methodology on trend research practices by corporate organizations, design studios, management consultancies and independent entrepreneurs to illustrate the range of trend techniques, actions and interaction in the method and process of trend research. Third, we build a framework and summarize from the both literature and practice, four trend methods categorized on the dimensions of trend synthesis and trend logic. Finally, we identify practices associated with effective trend research and avenues for future research to deepen our understanding of this important activity in design roadmapping and what organizations can do to capture value from trends and manage innovations of value creation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 25TH IPDMC: Innovation and Product Development Management Conference |
Editors | Antonio Fernandes, Christer Karlsson, Paul Coughlan |
Place of Publication | Porto, Portugal |
Publisher | EIASM |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 25 |
Edition | 2018 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | IPDMC : 25th International and Product Development Mangement Conference - PORTUGAL, PORTO, Portugal Duration: 10 Jun 2018 → 13 Jun 2018 Conference number: 25 http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=1283 |
Conference
Conference | IPDMC : 25th International and Product Development Mangement Conference |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | PORTO |
Period | 10/06/18 → 13/06/18 |
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Keywords
- Design roasmapping; trend research