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Title: Logics alignment in agile software design processes

Authors: Diana Chronéer; Mari Runardotter; Jeaneth Johansson

Addresses: Information Systems, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden ' Information Systems, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden ' Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden; School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Halmstad University, Kristian IV:s väg, 3301 18 Halmstad, Sweden

Abstract: We propose that technological, service-dominant and design logics must interplay for an IT artefact to succeed. Based on data from a project aiming at a B2B platform for manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, we explore these three logics in an agile software design context. By using an inductive approach, we theorise about what is needed for the alignment of the three logics. We contribute with a novel theoretical lens, the Framework for Adaptive Space. We offer insights into the importance of continuously reflecting on all three logics during the agile software design process to ensure mutual understanding among the agile team and the B2B platform end-users involved.

Keywords: design thinking; agile software design; adaptive capabilities; technological logic; service-dominant logic; design logic.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2024.142139

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2024 Vol.17 No.6, pp.1 - 31

Received: 27 Aug 2024
Accepted: 07 Sep 2024
Published online: 08 Oct 2024 *