{"title":"Finn Kensing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Finn Kensing's work, where science and nature intersect with societal issues and innovative solutions. Finn Kensing is a prominent figure in the realm of participatory design, renowned for his insightful contributions to the field of Information Technology (IT). His focus lies in creating systems and technologies that are not only functional but also user-friendly and inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his key works, \u003cem\u003eParticipatory IT Design\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a deep dive into collaborative approaches to IT development. This book serves as a vital resource for understanding how engaging users in the design process can lead to more effective and sustainable technological solutions. It's an invaluable pick for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, design, and sociocultural perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinn Kensing's books are essential for readers interested in the cross-disciplinary fields of Science \u0026amp; Nature, particularly those keen on exploring how human-centric IT design can lead to more equitable and innovative outcomes. Dive into Kensing’s works to discover the transformative power of participatory design principles in today’s digital society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"participatory-it-design-by-finn-kensing-9780262512442","title":"Participatory IT Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticipatory IT Design\u003c\/em\u003e presents a state-of-the-art method for introducing new information technology systems into an organisation, illustrated by case studies drawn from a ten-year research project. The goal of participatory IT design is to set sensible, general, and workable guidelines for the introduction of new information technology systems into an organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting the latest systems-development research, this book encourages a business-oriented and socially sensitive approach that considers the specific organisational context as well as first-hand knowledge of users' work practices. It allows all stakeholders—users, management, and staff—to participate in the process. \u003cem\u003eParticipatory IT Design\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a guide to the theory and practice of this process, useful as a reference work for IT professionals and as a textbook for information technology courses at introductory through advanced levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on work from a ten-year research programme where the authors collaborated with Danish and American companies, the book offers a framework for carrying out IT design projects, complemented by case studies that exemplify the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe method highlighted in \u003cem\u003eParticipatory IT Design\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the MUST method (a Danish acronym for theories and methods of initial analysis and design activities), was developed and tested in thirteen industrial design projects for companies and organisations, including an American airline, a multinational pharmaceutical company, a national broadcasting corporation, a multinational software house, and American and Danish universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book introduces the concepts and guidelines on which the method is based. The second and third parts are structured as a practical toolbox for utilising the MUST method. Part II elaborates on the four phases of a design project: initiation, in-line analysis, in-depth analysis, and innovation. Part III explains the method's sixteen techniques and related representation tools, providing an overview followed by specific descriptions of each in separate sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854739984620,"sku":"9780262512442","price":142.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780262512442.jpg?v=1759253651"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/finn-kensing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}