On the Role of Vision in Design Science Research

Khosrawi-Rad, B.; Robra-Bissantz, S.; Strohmann, T.; vom Brocke, J.


Zusammenfassung

Design science research (DSR) creates novel artifacts to address real-world challenges. Yet, DSR often overlooks explicit articulation of research projects’ underlying values and future visions. This gap hinders effective communication, reduces design knowledge reusability, and may lead to questionable results. To address this issue, we shed light on the role of vision in DSR. We propose a vision cycle and exemplarily show its integration into Hevner’s (2007) three-cycle view by emphasizing the importance of clearly formulating, reflecting on, and communicating a DSR project’s vision, especially the direction in which solutions are explored. Drawing on vision communication literature, the vision cycle guides researchers to define overarching values, envision a preferred future, and outline a mission for realizing that vision. We contribute to the discussion on design knowledge communication by highlighting the importance of vision articulation and reflection to address grand societal challenges, offering methodological guidance, and promoting transparency in DSR.

Schlüsselwörter
Design Science Research; Communication; Vision; Cycle



Publikationstyp
Forschungsartikel in Sammelband (Konferenz)

Begutachtet
Ja

Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht

Jahr
2025

Konferenz
20th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology

Konferenzort
Montego Bay

Buchtitel
Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2025)

Herausgeber
Chatterjee, S.; vom Brocke, J.; Anderson, R

Erste Seite
57

Letzte Seite
67

Verlag
Springer

Ort
Cham

DOI