Dimensions of Multidisciplinary Collaboration: A Comparative Literature Review Within Design Context

Abstract

In this paper, we review empirical studies of multidisciplinary collaboration in design and innovation activities. From 200 papers, we selected 17 for a meta-synthesis review. When revisited and compared, they present common themes and dichotomy in findings. This literature review discusses such diversity, offering a methodological critique of unclear areas. Four emerged themes were identified: (1) Knowledge diversity, (2) Trust, (3) Barrier and (4) Jargon and communication, providing perspectives for further research on how online collaboration will influence multidisciplinary team processes.

Design process of live-action video instructions

“…4.2.1 Team interaction. A recent review (Nguyen & Mougenot, 2020) on team interaction in multidisciplinary collaboration in the industrial sector summarizes the way that team composition affects the design process. The study mentions several key aspects deserving consideration such as: strengthening trust among team members, and dealing with team cohesion and communication barriers, caused not only due to language and jargon differences.…”

Teamwork quality in multi-disciplinary design

“…4.2.1 Team interaction. A recent review (Nguyen & Mougenot, 2020) on team interaction in multidisciplinary collaboration in the industrial sector summarises the way that team composition affects the design process. The study mentions several key aspects deserving consideration such as: strengthening trust among team members, and dealing with team cohesion and communication barriers, caused not only due to language and jargon differences.…”