Design Thinking: A Case Study on Mushroom Farming

Authors

  • Laurence Universitas Pelita Harapan
  • Agustina Christiani Universitas Pelita Harapan
  • Eric Jobiliong Universitas Pelita Harapan
  • Priskila Christine Rahayu Universitas Pelita Harapan
  • Rudy Vernando Silalahi Universitas Pelita Harapan

Keywords:

Design Thinking, Oyster Mushroom

Abstract

In this design thinking project, observations were conducted on a white oyster mushroom cultivation business in Ciakar Village. This family-owned and self-managed business faces no issues with local demand, as confirmed through interviews with the owner, which indicates a stable target market. However, from the supply side, current production levels are insufficient to meet market demand. Business operations are largely conventional, leading to extended production times. A significant challenge is the manual preparation of mushroom growth media, which lengthens production time and limits harvest capacity. Using a human-centered design thinking approach, this project proposes a prototype solution aimed at improving production efficiency, providing a foundation for further development tailored to the business owner's needs.

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2025-01-21

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Vol. 4 (2024): Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Entrepreneurship (IConEnt)

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