Mapping Wicked Problems: A theoretical framework for socially constructed knowledge systems
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This document presents a theoretical framework for socially constructed knowledge systems, emphasizing the role of social ecologies in addressing systemic imbalances and social inequities. It discusses paradigm shifts in design processes and provides a case study on mitigating youth violence in South Bend, demonstrating the relationship dynamics between various community stakeholders. The framework suggests that understanding social ecologies is essential for sustainable social innovation and effective problem framing.
Mapping Wicked Problems: A theoretical framework for socially constructed knowledge systems
- 1. Mapping Wicked Problems: A Theoretical Framework for Socially Constructed Knowledge Systems neeta verma associate professor, visual communication design University of Notre Dame
- 2. This presentation outlines a theoretical framework for socially constructed knowledge systems that I am developing that can be used to arrive at solutions specifically in dealing with systemic imbalances and social inequities. This exploratory approach introduces the concept of social ecologies and how an understanding of the core socio-ecological environment can help social designers drive social innovations that are sustainable and enduring. Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 3. 1 defining of the term social ecology as it relates to social design and social innovation 2 paradigm shifts in design problems that influence both the design process and social innovation 3 case study: how social ecologies are read and applied within design solutions Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 4. 1 defining of the term social ecology as it relates to social design and social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 5. social design social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 6. social ecology social design social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 7. Social Design is an emerging area where design is used to address systemic imbalances and social inequities. Designers are increasingly transitioning from their traditional roles and expanding their footprint by addressing ‘wicked problems’1 like poverty, digital divide, and youth violence through collaborative and participatory practices that instrument social innovation. Rittle & Webber (1972) social ecology social design social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 8. Social innovations are defined as new solutions (products, services, models, markets, processes etc.) that simultaneously meet a social need (more effectively than existing solutions) and lead to new or improved capabilities and relationships and better use of assets and resources. The Young Foundation (2012) Defining Social Innovation social ecology social design social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 9. Social ecologies are favourable environments that serve as “enabling ecosystems” of cultural and social systems. Manzini, E (2015) Design, When Everybody Designs social ecology social design social innovation …the study of the relationship of organisms with their environment… Ernst Haeckel (1866) The ecological principle of unity in diversity grades into a richly mediated social principle… Murray Bookchin (1984) …interaction between the behaviour of an individual and his or her environments… Hong, Crosby, and Lee (2017) Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 10. types of relationships within ecology COMPETITIVE MUTUALISTIC PREDATORY PARASITIC COMMENSALISTIC • predictable • consistent Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 11. ...it is important to understand the import of this concept within design. As with all systemic constructs (ecological, societal, or political) what surfaces to the top is not the problem but only an indication of the problem. Beneath this surface, there are several deep-rooted that come together to create the social ecology. relationships Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 12. Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 design and innovation cannot be sustainable if the design process does not address the root causes… the understanding of the social ecology allows a shift from symptoms to root causes in problem framing and therefore the design process.
- 13. 2 paradigm shifts in design problems that influence both the design process and social innovation Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 14. wicked problems emergence of expanded areas of influence inclusion of the user complex collaborative inclusionary designing with paradigm shifts in design problems and therefore the design process creativity innovation tame problems finite exclusive designer client relationship simple prescriptive exclusionary designing for Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 15. 3 case study: how social ecologies are read and applied within design solutions Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 16. case study MITIGATING YOUTH VIOLENCE in SOUTH BEND Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 17. researching the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 9
- 18. mapping the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 19. classifying the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 20. classifying the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 21. classifying the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 22. • police brutality • prevalence of bullying • negative interactions with law enforcement • incarcerated parent • broken families • racism • fight or flight • lack of education • food deserts • lack of investment in communities • lack of schools • economic barriers • neglect • fight or flight • poverty • gang/group • street credibility • inner group conflicts • social/physical currency • acts of initiation • manipulation of relationships • loyalty to group • absence of social networks • peer pressure • lack of self worth •lack of moral compass • family culture • loss of dignity • absence of love • past trauma • generational tendencies and trends • sadness expressed as violent anger CITY GOVERMENT Civic Policies LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Social Factors COMMUNITY Personal synthesizing the causes Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 23. types of relationships within ecology COMPETITIVE MUTUALISTIC PREDATORY PARASITIC COMMENSALISTIC • predictable • consistent + + + 0 — 0 Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 — — — 0
- 24. MUTUALISTIC real and perceived relationships within social ecology • fluid • impermanent • culturally impacted law enforcement community city government community organizations understanding underlying root causes — — + + + 0 + + law enforcement community community city government Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 MUTUALISTIC COMMENSALISTIC PREDATORY
- 25. law enforcement police department correctional facilities juvenile detention federal prisons C O M P E T I T I V E problem framing and understanding the social ecology Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 community community volunteers the interrelationships are deeply siloed and the primary problems lie within the four areas with the problem being the greatest between law enforcement and community M U T U A L I S T I C religious organizations support services vocational training community investment services infrastructure COMMENSULISTIC community organizations city government
- 26. Students worked on all three relationships. While the mutualistic and commensalistic were reinforced, the aim of the design intervention with the the predatory was to diminish the polarization between the two segments to help the two sides see a more human side of each other. Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 27. Humanizing the System Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 28. social innovation instrumented within social design, therefore, is a direct outcome of an extensive understanding of the social ecology within which the problem exists and problem framing that is derived from the evaluation and comprehensive understanding of the social ecology therein. Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020
- 29. Neeta Verma, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame RSD9 2020 Ahmedabad, India October 4, 2020 Thank you! Neeta Verma nverma@nd.edu
- 30. With my deep gratitude to the reviewers…