Paradigms, Perspectives, and Context of Change for the Digital Transformation of Multidisciplinary Design Firms

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to propose a framework to identify, structure, and categorize the changes brought on by digital transformation within multidisciplinary design firms. This framework consists of three conceptual categories: paradigms of change, perspectives of change, and context of change. In accordance with the paradigm shifts outlined in Chap. 2, the paradigms of change proposed are collaboration, iteration, platform, and network. These paradigms of change are coupled and cross-combined with the perspectives of change: process and organization. Additionally, this study underlines the importance of considering the specificity of the context of change, which consists of the combination of three elements: reference market/industry, local and national institutions and related standards available, and the specific firm’s characteristics.