Intention in coastal environments for agricultural usage: a review of design thinking approaches

Abstract

Through a systematic and comprehensive literature review, this review navigates the landscape of existing research, unveiling connections, emerging trends, and opportunities for innovation within the domains of agricultural usage intention and design thinking within coastal development. The review’s synthesis underscores the pivotal role of design thinking principles in deciphering intentions for agricultural usage within coastal environments. The methodology is systematic, encompassing prominent databases and unfiltered searches. Through comprehensive exploration, the study offers a holistic perspective on the intricate dynamics between intentions for agricultural usage and design thinking within coastal environments. In the process of assembling articles for inclusion, prominent electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed were utilized. In all, 635 articles were found during the preliminary screening. A total of 28 papers were found to be suitable for the systematic review after a thorough inspection. Amid this exploration, emerging trends and innovative methodologies, including geospatial analyses and immersive technologies, enrich our understanding of agricultural usage intentions. The review identifies research gaps and invites future inquiries, such as cultural nuances and the synergy between evolving design thinking paradigms and coastal realms. As a contribution to sustainable coastal development, this manuscript echoes the call for human-centric, design-driven strategies that resonate with diverse coastal stakeholders, ensuring a harmonious coexistence of agricultural pursuits and ecological preservation.