Q2. What are the future works mentioned in the paper "Delft university of technology bridging sustainable business model innovation and user-driven innovation a process for sustainable value proposition design" ?
The authors expect further research to support and extend that list, and even to identify new practices and methods to support each step. Furthermore, future work should focus on testing the validity of the process in relation to different sustainability problems, and consequently integrate additional findings into the theoretical foundations of the process itself. On the contrary, as the value proposition succeeds, key connections for the future business are also being established at an early stage. Further research could adopt a more longitudinal approach by following similar projects for longer periods of time, thus yielding additional support—and even improvement—to the model.
Q3. What was the main outcome of the MVP testing?
During this iteration, follow-up interviews (talking) with participants from the MVP testing revealed that the service concept has an effect on energy efficient behaviours: office workers reportedincreased awareness and attention in this regard during the course of the experiment.
Q4. How many different environmental organizations could be used to donate money?
By putting physical tokens of different colours associated to different energy saving actions inside a piggy bank with three separate slots placed on their desk, office workers could choose to donate money to three different environmental organizations.
Q5. What are the main components of the research through design?
processes and artefacts derived from a design project are employed to develop conceptual frameworks, processes and guiding principles.
Q6. What is the purpose of the Value Mapping Tool?
The tool allows an initial identification and understanding of different stakeholders’ needs and objectives (including society and the environment), which is a fundamental first step in the development of a sustainable value proposition.
Q7. What is the research process used to implement the methodology?
The research process (Figure 3) followed to implement the methodology is based on the research through design principles described in the previous section (i.e., iterative spiral of generative and evaluative cycles, the use of design artefacts and outcomes to generate knowledge).
Q8. What are the main reasons why the energy awareness programs are absent from current practices?
they are largely absent from current practices (Bin, 2012), or they are structured as one-way communication means (e.g. posters, stickers), which remind employees of the importance of energy saving behaviours but do not engage them (Prindle, 2010).
Q9. What was the first phase of the MVP testing?
The thinking phase was followed by a testing phase, in which a Minimum Viable Product of the service concept was built to validate the value proposition with relevant stakeholders.
Q10. What is the definition of a situation where the demand for energy outpaces the sustainable?
this would be a situation in which the demand for energy outpaces the sustainable generative capacity of the ecosystem, leading to scarcity in supply and concurrent environmental degradation (Holdren, 1990).