Consulting Field Study 2/3

My progression with the field study is going well and moving in the right direction, even though I wish I were a quicker writer and did not get stuck in my own reflections. I often end up searching for more information and falling into rabbit holes that may not be particularly relevant to the final results. However, I feel that I am learning and am driven by my own curiosity and desire to understand. 

During the past few weeks, I have made valuable contacts that have led to even more, resulting in access to useful information, seminars, discussions, and meetings. One of the seminars was held by the magazine Environment & Development (“Miljö & Utveckling”), which invited speakers from RISE and the fashion brand Lindex. The theme of the seminar was “How can companies prepare for the DPP?”, which provided valuable insights into how companies such as Lindex have been working with the Digital Product Passport on a pilot level, including their challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.

Furthermore, I had a productive meeting with Evidi, a leading Scandinavian company that offers technical and digital solutions based on Microsoft platforms to improve data flow and IT infrastructure within companies across different industries. They have developed their own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, called PISA, with a focus on the textile and apparel industry. During the meeting, I received an introduction to the system and gained a clearer understanding of several of my questions.

Last week, we had our mid-term presentation at the Digital Business Lab with our mentor Marianne and my fellow peers. I greatly appreciated the session, along with our regular Monday meetings, because they provide an important opportunity to step outside of one’s own thoughts and research and gain insight into the work and progress of others. It is valuable to hear different perspectives, thoughts, and ideas and to support each other throughout the process. I was particularly intrigued by participating in two eye-tracking tests and interviews.