Purpose-driven Design and Innovation at Logitech: Research and Global Classroom

Description

Logitech is the global leader in peripherals and is focused on innovation and quality. Logitech’s purpose is to extend human potential in work and play. To do this the company designs software-enabled hardware solutions that drive performance when gaming and superior productivity while at work. A high-performing design-company Logitech is harnessing the power of creativity and collaborates with selected educational institutions worldwide.

For the last 5 years Logitech has been a strategic partner for the MSc International Business and research projects. Every year different topics are prioritized, but all in the area of Purpose-driven design and innovation.

Goals

The project focuses on topics of corporate interest and research topics such as ambidexterity, high-performing innovation teams, purpose-driven design, innovation culture.

Methods

The project includes multiple subprojects, including international and intercultural student business projects (COILs), action research, master theses, case studies, global classroom.

Key data

Projectlead

Dr. Albena Björck

Deputy Projectlead

Prof. Dr. Christopher Hartwell

Project partners

Chalmers University of Technology / Entrepreneurship and Business Design; Haute école specialisée de Suisse occidentale HES-SO Lausanne / Integrated Innovation for Product and Business Development

Project status

completed, 09/2024 - 09/2025

Institute/Centre

International Management Institute (IMI)

Funding partner

Logitech Europe S.A.

Project budget

16'215 CHF