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PAPERS: Rethinking Inclusive Design Location: 50 George Square, G.04 Zoom Link Accessibility: https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/central-area/access-guides/george-square-50 Session Chair: Hua Dong, Royal College of Art Session Chair: Abdusselam Cifter, Brunel University of London | |
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Designing social inclusion in circular transitions: A participatory study of repair initiatives in Germany 1: Dresden University of Technology, Germany; 2: New Design University, Austria Repair initiatives are promoted as policy instruments to foster sustainable consumption practices within circular economy agendas. However, recent studies question their ability to achieve broader societal impact, noting that social inclusion remains limited. The study addresses this challenge by employing a participatory design approach to actively explore fields of action to enhance social inclusion in repair initiatives in Germany. Drawing on a literature review, we first conducted five expert interviews with repair initiative representatives, as well as 53 short interviews with visitors and people who had not previously visited a repair initiative, identifying barriers and opportunities for improvement. Second, we facilitated three participatory workshops with stakeholders to design possible interventions. Through its participatory design approach, our study supported the participating initiatives in reflecting on barriers to social inclusion in order to create more accessible repair spaces. Additionally, the analysis offers methodological insights into how social inclusion shapes circular transitions. View Paper: https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2026.1857
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