CASE STUDY. GESTA DISEÑO® BRAND-PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: AN INCREMENTAL INNOVATION CASE (Article published in Spanish)

Authors

  • Andres Julian Hurtado Ruiz Consultor en diseño y catedrático, Universidad Icesi, Colombia Catedrático, Universidad de San Buenaventura Cali, Colombia
  • Ana Maria Arboleda Arango Profesora asociada, Universidad Icesi, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0123-5923(12)70201-2

Keywords:

Incremental innovation, brand-product, industrial design, Gesta Diseño®

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to guide the reader through the process of incremental innovationof a product. The path towards innovation starts with a review of design trends andends with a design brief. The case takes the company Gesta Diseño® as an example to illustratean innovation process that enhances brand representation. The framework of incremental innovationfor Gesta Diseño® assumes a small yet constant level of innovation which, supportedby brand image, allows the company to achieve a competitive advantage in the market. Themost relevant recommendation from this case is to use an incremental innovation strategy asan instrument to strengthen the brand of small companies.

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Author Biographies

  • Andres Julian Hurtado Ruiz, Consultor en diseño y catedrático, Universidad Icesi, Colombia Catedrático, Universidad de San Buenaventura Cali, Colombia
  • Ana Maria Arboleda Arango, Profesora asociada, Universidad Icesi, Colombia

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Published

2012-03-31

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Research articles

How to Cite

CASE STUDY. GESTA DISEÑO® BRAND-PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: AN INCREMENTAL INNOVATION CASE (Article published in Spanish). (2012). Estudios Gerenciales, 28(122), 181-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0123-5923(12)70201-2