Participatory design of a social enterprise for rehabilitees.

Background: Social enterprises are often seen as a source of new and innovative solutions to persistent societal problems and a means for better inclusion of employees and customers. Because social enterprises combine business logic and social goals, they have vast potential to renew business and social life; therefore, it is vital to understand how their creation can be initiated and supported.

Objective: This study provides an overview of the participatory design process for a new social enterprise as it appears in practice.