Design in Public Administrations

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Design is a fundamental lever of innovation and modernization in the field of Public Administrations. The versatility and maturity of the “science” of design help to address the challenges faced by public administrations.

The administrations are increasingly looking for the contracting of those products and services of quality that, in addition to fulfilling the purposes for which they are claimed, guarantee a positive impact on the citizenship.

The study “Keys to the public procurement of design services”, shows the steps to carry out a procurement of design services in a more successful way.

With the aim of incorporating design thinking in public organizations and strategies, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities formed in 2019 a Working Group of Public Administrations and Design that works to achieve these objectives.

Working Group of Public Administrations and Design

The Working Group of Public Administrations and Design is formed by a technical team from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities together with independent designers. Its activity is based on design tools, emphasizing co-creation and dynamics with enriching results thanks to shared knowledge.

The following are part of the working group:

  • Adela Gimeno. Communication and Promotion in Enisa
  • Alberto Romero. Strategic designer
  • Almudena Huidobro. Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
  • Amaya Verde. Visual Journalist
  • Anna Majò. Designer, teacher and researcher
  • Carlos Romero. Fractal Strategy
  • Carlos Sagrada. Freelance Product Designer
  • César Astudillo. Strategic consultant
  • Coca Rivas. DXW digital
  • Cristina Pérez-Galán. Designer at SDA, Government of Aragon
  • Daniel Esteban. We Are Better
  • Danny Saltaren. MendeSaltarén
  • Gelo Álvarez. Oopen
  • Granada Barrero. Granada Barrero Studio
  • Ignacio García Fenoll. Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
  • Isabel Ludita. The Mothership
  • Javier Fernandez. Transferencias.Design
  • José Mena. Strategic and innovation consultant
  • José Romo. Expert in design in civil engineering
  • Jose Subero. Expert in service design in administration
  • Juan Aguilar. Professor and Researcher University of Malaga
  • Julián Garnés. Rubio & del Amo
  • Luis Herrera. Council of State
  • Mª Jesús Miguel Pérez. Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
  • Mª José Jordá. Consultant
  • Mariano Sarmiento. Best, strategic design
  • Nacho Padilla. Ayto. Barcelona
  • Oriol Ventura. Designer, teacher and researcher
  • Rafael Rebolleda . Strategic consultant
  • Samuel López-Lago. Strategic designer
  • Sergio Rosillo. Garage of Ideas
  • Silvia Fernández. Freelance Designer
  • Uqui Permui. Graphic Designer
  • Vicente Porres. November Study
  • Xavi Calvo. Foundation of the Disseny of the Valencian Community

As a result of this Working Group and the support of other public administrations, companies and organizations, the document “Design as a tool for innovation and modernization of public administrations” was born, published on July 1, 2020.

This document highlights the enormous potential that design has as a catalyst for innovation and modernization in the field of Public Administrations. In addition, it shows relevant examples of private companies, public institutions and international organizations that have understood the potential of design and incorporated it into the center of their organizations and strategies.

Finally, the report stresses that Spain is a country with enormous talent and a great tradition in the field of design. For this reason, we must value this potential and make it easier for design to be recognized as a critical lever for innovation.

Documents

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