Blockchain Grammars for Validating the Design Process

Blockchain Grammars for Validating the Design Process

Lombardi, Davide; Dounas, Theodoros; Cheung, Lok Hang; Jabi, Wassim

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This paper presents and develops the concept of Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) as a platform for collaboration, via a design scenario in which Blockchain (BC) technology is implemented for validation purposes. The envisioned scenario simulates designers proposing multiple solutions for a given task and adopting shape grammars and environmental analysis and regulations as design drivers. Proposed solutions are uploaded, stored, presented, and evaluated in a DAO in which the decision process gets validated via the reputation of the participants and its governance system. This study lays the foundation and ignites the development of a larger framework in which design collaboration and competition are fostered and results secured, impacting design value and financial transactions.

This paper presents and develops the concept of Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) as a platform for collaboration, via a design scenario in which Blockchain (BC) technology is implemented for validation purposes. The envisioned scenario simulates designers proposing multiple solutions for a given task and adopting shape grammars and environmental analysis and regulations as design drivers. Proposed solutions are uploaded, stored, presented, and evaluated in a DAO in which the decision process gets validated via the reputation of the participants and its governance system. This study lays the foundation and ignites the development of a larger framework in which design collaboration and competition are fostered and results secured, impacting design value and financial transactions.

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DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2020-56

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Como citar:

Lombardi, Davide; Dounas, Theodoros; Cheung, Lok Hang; Jabi, Wassim; "Blockchain Grammars for Validating the Design Process", p-406-411. In: Congreso SIGraDi 2020. São Paulo: Blucher, 2020.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/sigradi2020-56