Research
Mosaic stands out because of its cutting‑edge, multidisciplinary research that is closely connected to the real world.
At Mosaic, research lies at the core of our mission. We explore the relationships between creativity and innovation to understand how ideas emerge, circulate, and transform organizations.
Our interdisciplinary approach is open and based on co‑creation and co‑production of knowledge with industry partners, academic collaborators, and students. Together, we establish a robust scientific foundation that enables us to generate cutting‑edge insights, enhance our teaching programs, and foster an international community engaged in the economy of ideas.
This collaborative dynamic allows us to address complex challenges, explore new models, and promote impactful innovation within private companies, public organizations, and society.
Our research themes include:
Management of organizations
- Creative processes / innovation processes
- Creative slack and routines
- Creative entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
- Innovation communities
- Creative brands / identity
Methods and tools
- Design Thinking and Co‑Design
- C/K method
- Network analysis
- Big data
- Artificial intelligence
- Art‑Thinking
Territories
- Economic geography
- Local / regional / national innovation systems
- Innovation ecosystems
- Creative cities
- Smart / sustainable / resilient cities
- Underground / middleground / upperground
Innovation economics
- Economics of ideas
- Communities and organizations
- Innovation models
- Social innovation
- Innovation for sustainable development