Abstract

This article contributes to the understanding of prototypes within translational design practice by analysing their application during interdisciplinary research. A case study is provided to showcase how prototypes facilitated interdisciplinary research progression on a public transport research project conducted through collaboration between four university faculties and an external industry partner. Two prototype dimensions are identified as being of significance for translational designers working within these contexts: collaboration and communication. The collaboration dimension represents the level to which prototypes invite input from non-design disciplines and external stakeholders in order to develop real-world applicable knowledge that can drive research translation. The communication dimension represents the level to which prototypes can communicate research outside of the project context and disseminate knowledge to broader audiences who can assist in advancing it towards implementation.

摘要

本文通过分析原型在跨学科研究中的应用，有助于理解转化设计实践中的原型。提供了一个案例研究，以展示原型如何促进通过四所大学学院和外部行业合作伙伴之间的合作进行的公共交通研究项目的跨学科研究进展。两个原型维度被认为对在这些环境中工作的翻译设计师具有重要意义：协作和沟通。协作维度代表原型邀请非设计学科和外部利益相关者输入的水平，以便开发可以推动研究转化的现实世界适用知识。