Table 2.

Spheres of prosumption

Sphere of prosumptionTriggerProductionConsumptionSkills developedChallengesResults
IndividualLack of market options or personal dissatisfaction with existing productsMaterial product to meet needConsumption of content on social media that provides knowledge and inspiration to create the productDevelopment of basic skills for the production of material products to meet needsLimited information and difficulty in applying production techniquesIdeal product for perceived need
CollectiveRecognition or perception of an advanced skill levelMaterial product to display on social mediaConsumption of similar content and use of own production as content for social mediaDevelopment of content production skills for social mediaGain an audience and invest in developing greater productive skillsCreation of a digital network based on prosumption activity
ProfessionalSignificant growth of follower base and audience demandMaterial product to be sold on a large scale and content for social mediaConsumption of social media content for benchmarking, inspiration and market trendsDevelopment of community management and business skills for scaling up productionAcquired expertise in business models and increased investments to strengthen her personaBuilding an influential profile on social media and as a large-scale producer
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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