TY - JOUR T1 - Mapping Living Labs in the Landscape of Innovation Methodologies JF - Technology Innovation Management Review Y1 - 2012 A1 - Esteve Almirall A1 - Melissa Lee A1 - Jonathan Wareham KW - innovation KW - living labs KW - living labs methodologies KW - Open innovation KW - user-driven design AB - A growing interest in living labs as a mechanism for innovation has drawn significant attention to both the different flavours of this methodology and to the organizations that put it into practice. However, little has been done to assess its impact and to compare its contribution to other innovation methodologies. This article aims to cover that gap by summarizing the most common European living labs approaches and positioning them in the landscape of user-contributed innovation methodology. The merits and appropriateness of living labs in these settings are also assessed. PB - Talent First Network CY - Ottawa VL - 2 UR - http://timreview.ca/article/603 IS - 9 U1 - ESADE Business School and Pompeu Fabra University Esteve Almirall is an Associate Professor in the ESADE Business School and Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. His research focuses on innovation and innovation management, and he has more than 30 publications in this field. His background is a mix of Management Science (PhD) and Computer Science (MSc, MRes). Esteve is also highly involved in European Projects and EU organizations being a Council Member of the ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) and coordinating/participating in EU projects on innovation and smart cities. U2 - ESADE Business School Melissa Lee is a PhD candidate at the ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Her research interests include open innovation, business ecosystems, and innovation in the public sector. U3 - ESADE Business School Jonathan Wareham is a Professor of Information Systems in the ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Wareham's research has been published, or is forthcoming, in over 80 refereed journals and proceedings. He currently serves as Vice-Dean of Research at ESADE and is Director of the ESADE Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Management. In addition, he sits on the advisory boards or editorial boards for a number of academic institutions, journals, NGOs, and social entreprises. ER -