Jardim coletivo: um artefato tecnológico para trocas de produtos da agricultura urbana

Abstract

This study addresses the design and drafting of a digital artifact aimed at mediating and facilitating exchanges and/or donations among urban agriculture practitioners. The research focused on the proposition, design, and evaluation of a conceptual solution to produce satisfactory results that meet the demands identified by the research problem. The research methodology adopted was Design Science Research (DSR), a prescriptive scientific approach that guides the development of artifacts as an integral part of the scientific knowledge production process. The development of an initial questionnaire aimed to understand the external environment, and the review of similar artifacts grounded the specifics of the artifact’s internal environment, especially regarding the desired functionalities. The definition of functional and non-functional requirements, the planning of releases, and the application of prototyping techniques complemented this methodology. The artifact’s validation occurred with the active contribution of users in exchange and donation communities on Facebook, playing a crucial role in defining activities and evaluating performance. The result is a digital artifact proposal that represents a contribution to the design of technological solutions, promoting meaningful interactions and fostering the exchange and donation of urban agriculture products, highlighting the fundamental role of collaboration and sharing in promoting a fairer society.