3D Printing for Social Innovation: analysis of case studies from a Design perspective to define guidelines

Authors

  • José Victor dos Santos Araújo Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Pablo Marcel de Arruda Torres Universidade Federal de Campina Grande https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3079-8098

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22398/2525-2828.926162-189

Keywords:

Design, Social Innovation, 3D Printing, Additive manufacturing

Abstract

This work is derived from research that establishes the relationship between Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Social Innovation, from Design perspective, and aims to propose guidelines for inserting 3D Printing in socially beneficial projects/businesses, especially in interior communities. It is characterized as applied in nature, with a qualitative approach, exploratory in objectives terms and bibliographical. Its procedures include case studies, these being multiple, selected for generating 3D printed products and causing social impact in a given context, which are presented and analyzed, and research documentary. As preliminary results, the advancement of AM Industry was verified, the increase in 3D printed prototypes, the increase in demands regarding co-design, Design presence in the cases analyzed and the emphasis on disadvantaged contexts.

Author Biographies

José Victor dos Santos Araújo, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Mestre em Design pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.

Pablo Marcel de Arruda Torres, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Doutor em Design e Inovação pela Università degli Studi della Campania.

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Published

2024-09-16

How to Cite

ARAÚJO, José Victor dos Santos; TORRES, Pablo Marcel de Arruda. 3D Printing for Social Innovation: analysis of case studies from a Design perspective to define guidelines. Journal Dialogue with Creative Economy, Rio de Janeiro, v. 9, n. 26, p. 162–189, 2024. DOI: 10.22398/2525-2828.926162-189. Disponível em: https://dialogo.espm.br/revistadcec-rj/article/view/517. Acesso em: 20 jun. 2026.

Issue

Section

Dossier Design as a Social Production