Design for Coastal Development

A project on how design can open up new possibilities for societal innovation in Norway’s coastal north.

Within this, Ida and I developed Flexwork, a collection of explorative digital service touchpoints that expand our conceptions of “flexible work.”

Recognition:
Nominated for the AHO Works prize for Strategic Use of Design (classwide)
Nominated for the AHO Works prize for Complexity and Holistic Approach (Flexwork)
With: Ida Sofie Mahle
And: AHO Strategic Design for Society class, Fall 2023
And: Joakim Formo, Einar Sneve Martinussen
For: Sør-Varanger Utvikling, Kystutviklingssenter
Photographs: Joakim Formo, Kari Anne Olafsdottir, Einar Sneve Martinussen, Marieliz Morales Vega
Strategic Design
Service Design
2023
A weeklong field trip to Sør-Varanger for research, interviews, and site visits to learn about the present context.





Ideation and concept development for what could be.
 





Public engagement and sharing works-in-progress to gather feedback and build excitement.






Flexwork, a collection of ideas that reframe “remote work” as a vehicle for social sustainability and mission-oriented innovation.