Design of a Sharing Platform for Objects in Gothenburg

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Acknowledgements
• Part I: The Challenge Lab
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Background
• 1.2. Purpose
• 1.3. Research Questions
• 1.4. Method
• 1.5. The Challenge Lab Process
• 1.6. Deliverables
• 1.7. The Student Team
• 2. Theory and Framework
• 2.1. Introduction
• 2.2. Innovation and Technology
• 2.3. The Challenge Lab Method
• 2.4. Sustainability and Technology
• 2.5. Systemic Change
• 2.6. Stakeholders
• 2.7. Backcasting
• 2.8. Systems Thinking
• 2.9. Design Thinking
• 2.10. Dialogue Tools
• 2.11. Value and Leadership Workshops
• 2.12. Discussion
• 3. Results
• 3.1. Results from the Challenge Lab process
• 3.2. The Future of Mobility in Gothenburg
• 3.3. The ElectriCity Project
• 3.4. The Gothenburg Startup Hack
• 3.5. The Prototype
• 3.6. Challenges
• 3.7. Solutions
• 3.8. Discussion
• 4. Conclusions
• Part II: Sharing Economy
• 5. Introduction
• 5.1. Background
• 5.2. Purpose
• 5.3. Research Questions
• 5.4. Method
• 5.5. Deliverables
• 6. Theory and Framework
• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. The Sharing Economy
• 6.3. Technological Solutions
• 6.4. Stakeholders
• 6.5. Business Models
• 6.6. Discussion
• 7. Results
• 7.1. Results from the Gothenburg Startup Hack
• 7.2. Trust as a Barrier
• 7.3. Possible Solutions
• 7.4. Discussion
• 8. Conclusions
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master’s thesis focuses on developing a sharing platform for objects in Gothenburg, Sweden. It explores the potential of the sharing economy as a means to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable mobility. The thesis utilizes the Challenge Lab method, a framework for fostering innovation and collaboration among students, to address the challenges and opportunities of implementing a sharing platform in the public space.

• The Challenge Lab method and its application to sustainable mobility
• The concept of the sharing economy and its potential for environmental sustainability
• The development of a technological solution for facilitating object sharing in the public space
• Addressing the challenges of trust and security in the context of a sharing platform
• Identifying potential partnerships and stakeholders for implementing the sharing platform in Gothenburg

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Part I: The Challenge Lab
• Chapter 1: Introduction Introduces the Challenge Lab method, its purpose, research questions, and the student team involved in the project. It outlines the project's objective of developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable society.
• Chapter 2: Theory and Framework Presents a theoretical framework for the Challenge Lab, encompassing concepts like innovation, technology, sustainability, and systemic change. It also examines various methods employed, including design thinking, backcasting, and dialogue tools.
• Chapter 3: Results Details the outcomes of the Challenge Lab process, including the identification of future mobility trends in Gothenburg, the ElectriCity project, and the development of a prototype for a smart box sharing platform.
• Part II: Sharing Economy
• Chapter 5: Introduction Presents the concept of the sharing economy and its potential for reducing environmental impact. It defines the research questions and methods used to explore the implementation of a sharing platform in Gothenburg.
• Chapter 6: Theory and Framework Explores the theoretical underpinnings of the sharing economy, including technological solutions, stakeholder engagement, and business model considerations.
• Chapter 7: Results Highlights the findings from the Gothenburg Startup Hack event, specifically focusing on the challenges of trust and security in the context of object sharing. It also presents potential solutions to these challenges.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis explores the intersection of sustainable mobility, the sharing economy, and technological innovation. The focus is on the development of a sharing platform for objects in Gothenburg, utilizing the Challenge Lab method to foster collaboration and creative solutions. The key concepts include the sharing economy, trust, security, technological solutions, stakeholder engagement, and the ElectriCity project in Gothenburg.