
{"id":11799,"date":"2024-12-05T08:58:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/what-is-social-design-and-why-is-it-relevant-for-researchers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T14:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:35:41","slug":"what-is-social-design-and-why-is-it-relevant-for-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/what-is-social-design-and-why-is-it-relevant-for-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"What is social design and why is it relevant to researchers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What is social design?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/social-design-method\/\">Social design is a design philosophy<\/a> in which solutions are developed with the goal of creating social impact. This makes it relevant not only to designers, but also to academics, policy makers and professionals who want to make a difference. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we explain exactly what social design is, how it differs from other design principles and why it is such an appropriate approach for addressing social challenges.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-40672dcc5020c5b0d7e966b477d98021\">What is social design?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Social design revolves around three fundamental elements:<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div id=\"block_67515ec546336\" data-block-name=\"schaduwkader\"\n    class=\"alignfull bg-light\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/schaduwkader' data-vscode-file='block.php:50:0'>\n  \n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dc2d2d5edcaf6b059bdf5e45d4e73664\">1. Social<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus is on challenges facing people as individuals or as a society. Consider <br\/>themes such as inclusiveness, sustainability or well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div id=\"block_67515ee046337\" data-block-name=\"schaduwkader\"\n    class=\"alignfull bg-light\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/schaduwkader' data-vscode-file='block.php:50:0'>\n  \n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0c97e5e9ebc314d4cb66d023c1bc1fef\">2. Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not just about the idea or solution, but also the translation into a usable and context-specific form. After all, without good design, the best knowledge remains untapped.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div id=\"block_67515f1946338\" data-block-name=\"schaduwkader\"\n    class=\"alignfull bg-light\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/schaduwkader' data-vscode-file='block.php:50:0'>\n  \n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b1e5488a91320c623ef24dfea7d644f7\">3. Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In social design, a solution is not successful until it is actually used. Without a proven impact, there is no real solution.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><br\/><\/p>\n\n<p>Social design, in short, is distinguished by a strong focus on the goal: social impact. The form &#8211; and that includes our designers &#8211; is secondary to the goal. A good social designer goes for the form that will make the most difference. In real lives, for real people. Not for the form that sounds hip or is conceived under a system ceiling.      <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-520dd330295a6e14fb7d1e23cee29a5c\">Why is social design relevant to researchers?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Many academic research and innovations do not reach practitioners simply because they do not connect well with end users&#8217; perceptions. Social design bridges this gap between knowledge and use.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Take a subway map, for example: a detailed, topographic map provides accurate information but is too complex for travelers. A simplified map may be less realistic and leave a lot out, but it makes the map clear and useful for the purpose.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>The same goes for transferring new knowledge and advice from research. A professor can publish an extensive report on lifestyle at VMBO, but how does that knowledge reach a 13-year-old girl? Social design helps to make this translation by turning knowledge into practical and accessible solutions.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6751618546339\" data-block-name=\"kader\"\n    class=\"alignfull bg-primary  \" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/kader' data-vscode-file='block.php:54:0'>\n  \n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7aa9bf3b884a53323b062aa7157ece96\">What are the benefits of social design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7aab03da8c7159f214e9905d616a6e60\">1. Social relevance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f79a6a262dd9f843ad4613a4719d49c4\">Social design addresses social challenges such as sustainability, inclusiveness and well-being. This avoids spending resources on solutions without real demand or application. <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2fd8bb80afb4ae84f2437401265e90d7\">3. Sustainable solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bcea76f5799176886e209aae8d3a96e\">Social design delves into the context and needs of users. This creates solutions that are not only effective during a project, but continue to work afterwards. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e3768ec4370e96ad4d7aab3e6c3f9086\">5. Implementation and assurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0328c51722899adf101fa50e70d66007\">Impact is the goal, and implementation is therefore prioritized from the beginning. Designing with the end user in mind significantly increases the likelihood of sustainable impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:280px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1c59b2069c92e36dbc1dd6b60f592ba9\">2. User engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0551fc3d56fda472eb01fef8a26779d9\">Co-creation actively involves end users and stakeholders. This increases ownership and the likelihood of successful implementation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:280px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-809ee99f8a8aa1caaa1bc621ea0048c4\">4. Transdisciplinary cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c65cb9404ed88a82dcf2efa49c07566\">The process brings together different disciplines, from researchers to end users, and promotes collaboration and understanding among these groups.<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-85eef926236c178e9fd11221755bc7d0\">Conclusion: what is social design and what is its value to researchers?<br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p>Social design is a philosophy that revolves around creating solutions with social impact. A social designer bridges the gap between knowledge and practice and helps bring innovations and research results to life. Publications, reports and innovations are often aimed at peers or policy makers, but rarely reach the people who are the ultimate users. This is precisely where the added value of social design lies: it translates academic knowledge into forms that are practically useful and accessible. Shkorey is an excellent example of this translation process; the <a href=\"https:\/\/rutgers.nl\/onderzoeken\/onderzoek-app-voor-seksuele-gezondheid-eritrese-nieuwkomers\/\">final report <\/a>of this research was published in spring 2024. Shkorey and other projects are additionally highlighted in our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/examples-of-social-design-in-research\/\">example cases involving social design<\/a>.     <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_67505bbc9ac51\" data-block-name=\"kader\"\n    class=\"alignfull bg-primary  \" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/kader' data-vscode-file='block.php:54:0'>\n  \n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9c03f4d750935da7d92720e1c8dd41f5\">What can social design do for your research?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\">Social design can support researchers in addressing complex social issues while increasing the engagement of target audiences. This often leads to valuable results, both academically and socially. Are you considering integrating social design into your research, but not yet sure how? We are happy to think with you, for example, about how to incorporate an iterative approach into your research application. Join our Monthly Online Question Time or ask Johan directly via    <\/mark> <a href=\"mailto:johan@8d.nl\">mail<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\">or <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johan-van-der-meulen\/\">Linkedin<\/a>. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\">We also have in our<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/resource-library\/\">knowledge vault<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\">much information available. For example, read about how design can function as a research tool and view work by researchers who have <\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/mogelijkheden\/games-in-research\/\">serious gaming as a design strategy<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\">have applied.<\/mark> <br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation.webp\" alt=\"Examples of social design in research&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-11725\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation.webp 783w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan_presentation-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social design is a philosophy that translates academic knowledge into practical, usable solutions with social impact. 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