Innovation Helixes, Blockchain, Open Innovation, and Phased Rewards in Promoting Circular Design In Waste Management: A Conceptual HCI Study

In order to promote viability of the circular economy (CE), circular design in waste management, needs to be highlighted. This study proposes first, situating circular economy design/ development in Value Sensitive Design to increase empathy, and open (instead of closed) innovations; second, incorporating feasibility testing, via SWOT analysis, chain-of-effects mind map and chain-of- effects prioritization, mediated and moderated by economic factors; third, gamifying awareness/contributions, authenticating via blockchain, and analysing/monitoring via a dashboard; fourth, triangulating 3 HCI instruments, to derive data-driven bigger pictures/insights into the technology acceptance of the Figma prototype. By building on open standards and platforms, over time, real-time what-if scenarios and analyses, and knowledge bases can develop; increasing opportunities for business expansion, and better quality of life. Findings from alpha-beta testing are promising, towards enhancing interconnections among (eco)systems, and sustainability/growth. However, since sample size is small, findings cannot be generalized.