DRS2012 Bangkok Proceedings Vol 4 - Design Research Society

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Figure 5: Tantverket
Building Fabriken
Design for Socially Shaped Innovation
After six months, the community’s Facebook group counted more than 90 subscribers and
Tantverket’s activities had a high media exposure (Luisa has been interviewed four times
by local newspapers and radio). The online community was quite active, and if an event or
a workshop was organized, the response was always good in terms of participation;
however, the number of regular participants remained quite low and some evenings
nobody showed up.
Unlike the other two Fabriken groups (Forskningavdelingen and Cykelköket), Tantverket is
not involved in daily activities and discussions. However, its members are part of the
Fabriken designing network. Some of them represent external actors that can be
temporarily involved in the social shaping of Fabriken on specific occasions (e.g.
workshops, larger events). Others have entered the space through Tantverket and are
now driving their own activities and developing relationships with other users.