A theoretical framework of co-purposing in systems design

Authors:
Modestos Stavrakis;Nikos Viorres;Panayiotis Koutsabasis;John Darzentas
Affiliations:
University of the Aegean, Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, Hermoupolis, Greece;University of the Aegean, Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, Hermoupolis, Greece;University of the Aegean, Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, Hermoupolis, Greece;University of the Aegean, Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, Hermoupolis, Greece
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Human interface: Part II
Year:
2007

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Abstract

The paper outlines a theoretical framework for the conceptualisation and design of collaborative systems for design organisations. The intent is to examine and support the idea of 'co-purposing' as an influential design metaphor for the analysis of design teams and the development of design support collaborative systems in contexts where systems' designers collaborate with their clients. By offering associations to the work activities and the social interaction of designers in actual design workspaces, we propose that the metaphor of 'co-purposing' can stand as an alternative perspective in the analysis and design of potentially new realisations of computer supported cooperative work systems for supporting teamwork.