In search of lost design: cross-pollination in designing a musical instrument

Abstract

The paper investigates divergent thinking as a competence to generate creativity and new ideas by exploring multiple options and connections, contrasting with convergent thinking which focusses to a single solution. In this case, the design of a musical instrument is a chance to understand how things become together, testing and developing an organism, joining the need for semantic and aesthetical qualities with high performance potentials, and linking handmade production with cutting-edge technologies and materials. Creativity and innovation are emphasized with the 2030 Innovation Agenda, which comprises society and culture. Methodologically, the study is exploratory based on qualitative research methods, and it comprises academy and productive sectors. The paper highlights other research pro-jects that demonstrate this team's ability to create connections with design, music, culture, and social issues. The study explores new possibilities for systemic design, activating a network of all entities. It is intended that this research may be instigator for reflection on cross-pollination between design research and society.

Keywords: Cross-pollination, Divergent Thinking, Creativity, Music, Systemic Design

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007439