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Research Unit in Design and Comunication - UNIDCOM/IADE

Unidade de Investigação em Design e Comunicação - UNIDCOM/IADE

Reference
UID/00711/2025
Project Start Date
2025-01-01
Project End Date
2029-12-31
Principal Investigator
Scientific Area
Humanities
Funding Program
Avaliação UID 2023/2024

Abstract

UNIDCOM’s activity plan charts a bold path to address societal challenges and advance the field of Design, operating at the intersections of Communication, Media, Art, Science, and Technology. With a vision of excellence, it encompasses several key dimensions. We prioritize advancing Design, increasing its scope and relevance through research, education, collaboration, and dialogue. Our research agenda aligns around clusters focused on current societal concerns: Crafting Cooperation and Coexistence, focusing on design in a world of tensions, aiming to promote cooperation and coexistence through innovative responses; Rethinking for Regeneration and Resilience, centred on the role of design in an unsustainable world, to rethink and redesign systems and practices that promote regeneration and resilience; Thoughtfulness Technology for Thrive, exploring the ethical intersection of design and technology for a better future; Exploring Economic Ethos, focusing on the role of design in the capitalist system, exploring new paradigms that consider well-being and sustainability alongside growth; Finding Flourishing Futures dedicated to designing artifacts, systems, or services for humanity’s future, in harmony with the ecosystem. In addition to the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of design research, we are also committed to transdisciplinary projects that enable us to address complex societal challenges and generate transformative contributions. Operationally, we highlight the creation of an incubator, the organization of society-mobilizing events, and reputation-building initiatives such as exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as other dissemination initiatives, including the indexing of a new peer-reviewed scientific journal, blogs, social media presence, to communicate with lay audiences and minimize the gap between research and practice. In addition to internationalization efforts and involvement in networks, we are making efforts to explore peripheral perspectives, often overlooked, ensuring diversity of worldviews. In terms of talent development, we will develop educational and support actions for researchers at various career stages. Financial sustainability entails diversifying funding sources, optimizing resource utilization, and increasing internal operational efficiency. Finally, we aim to maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability, ethical conduct, and offer a transparent, ethical, and stimulating work environment. Overall, UNIDCOM’s activity plan and the cross-cutting nature of its dimensions reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and social impact, providing us with the conditions to lead positive changes in the field of Design and in the world.

Institutions

Main Institutions

  • Instituto de Arte Design e Empresa Universitário Unidade de Investigação em Design e Comunicação (UNIDCOM/IADE)
  • Associação para a Investigação em Design, Marketing e Comunicação (EUROPEIA ID)

Funding 1.229.674,11 €

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) - Portugal

1.229.674,11 €