LICA Research Seminar: Design for social innovation impact: An exploration on design-led evaluation practice inside SMEs.

Wednesday 13 November 2024, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Venue

LIC - LICA A36 - View Map

Open to

Postgraduates, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Registration Info

Please email Vanessa Longden (v.longden2@lancaster.ac.uk) if you wish to attend this event.

Event Details

Visiting Researcher, Beatriz Bonilla Berrocal from Politecnico di Milano, will discuss their current research on Design for social innovation impact: An exploration on design-led evaluation practice inside SMEs.

Please join us for Beatriz Bonilla Berrocal research seminar.

Title: Design for social innovation impact: An exploration on design-led evaluation practice inside SMEs.

Abstract: This seminar will explore the role of design in evaluating and enhancing social innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants will discuss how design-driven approaches can be applied to measure social impact, promote sustainable practices, and support business transformation. The seminar will focus on participatory and creative evaluation methods that align with the needs of modern enterprises, and in gathering insights to build a practical framework to assess both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.

Bio: PhD candidate in Design at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano and Visiting researcher at LICA Department at Lancaster University. Her research focuses on Design led evaluation for Social Innovation initiatives with small and medium enterprises. Her main interest is design for social innovation and its application both in business and communities. Member of Polimi DESIS Lab and of the international DESIS Network.

This is a free event and all are very welcome to attend.

Contact Details

Name Vanessa Longden
Email

v.longden2@lancaster.ac.uk

Directions to LIC - LICA A36

LICA A36 (the Imagination Lab) is located on the ground floor in LICA. Walk into the foyer and turn right.