Between "Knowledge" and "the Economy": Notes on the Scientific Study of Designs

Designs are the instructions based on knowledge that turn resources into thingsthat people use and value. All goods and services have designs, and a new design liesbehind every innovation. Clearly then designs are an important source of economicvalue, consumer welfare and competitive advantage for individuals, companies andcountries. But despite their pervasive influence, designs as drivers of innovation andwealth creation are not much discussed...