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Design and Spirituality: A Philosophy of Material Cultures by Stuart Walker The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-04-09 Spyros Bofylatos Reviewed by
(2021). Design and Spirituality: A Philosophy of Material Cultures by Stuart Walker. The Design Journal: Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 1-4.
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Movement-Based Interactive Textiles Design for Emotion Regulation The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-03-22 Mengqi Jiang
OVERVIEW Textiles have always been an important carrier for people to express their emotions. Wearable technology brings the power of computing closer to body, which has led to the rising focus of the design of bodily emotion-related interactive textiles. Body engaged affective design for emotion regulation has become a trend in the field of games and interactive art, but the advantages of interactive
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Demystifying the Two Different Design Approaches of Architect Paul Stallan, Descriptive and Comparative Analysis of His Conventional and Iconic Design Approaches The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-03-22 Erçim Uluğ
Abstract The design process is a mysterious problem solving activity which is full of hidden cognitive processes. Investigating the design behaviour of expert architects may demystify the hidden aspects in the design cognition. Accordingly, the paper emphasizes that more thinking aloud sessions with expert architects can give the opportunity to investigate the design behaviour towards the design briefs
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Exploring User Experience (UX) Design in North Korea The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-03-16 Sung Woo Kim
OVERVIEW Little is known about North Korean user experience (UX). The advancement of information technology in North Korea is remarkable, and the spread of IT in North Koreans’ everyday lives exceeds our expectations. Considering that UX develops concurrently with IT, we can assume that UX design exists in the North Korean IT industry. This study explores three problems: What are the political UX factors
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Digital Cultural Heritage Design Practice: A Conceptual Framework The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Marco Mason, Giasemi Vavoula
Abstract Human-Centred Design approaches in museums give rise to a new, digital cultural heritage design practice by refocusing design from the (digital) technology on to the (digitally-enhanced) visitor experience and requiring involvement in design from both designers and non-designers. This practice is foregrounded as central within a wider landscape of transformative museum design and innovation
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For the Record The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Paul Atkinson
(2021). For the Record. The Design Journal: Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 161-165.
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An Investigation into the Product Attachment between Athletes and Their Sports Equipment The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-12-18 Bryce Dyer
Abstract This study investigated the product/user relationship between a sample of 186 athletes and their racing bicycles. These participants completed a product relationship questionnaire that utilized a five-point Likert scale that investigated five pre-validated determinants of a product/athlete attachment. The questionnaire obtained an internal consistency using Cronbach’s Alpha with a range of
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Advancing Asset-Based Practice: Engagement, Ownership, and Outcomes in Participatory Design The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-12-18 Cara Broadley
Abstract This paper aims to understand how asset-based approaches can enhance how design researchers work with communities. Asset-based approaches support people to share perspectives of complex societal issues, recognize local strengths and capabilities, and apply these to inform action and change. Situated in the field of participatory design and drawing from a project investigating concepts of wellbeing
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights the Need for Open Design Not Just Open Hardware The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Julian Stirling, Richard Bowman
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in development of Open Source Hardware, especially open source ventilators. Many of these open source ventilator projects have adopted an open-when-finished model due to legitimate legal and liability concerns. This, however, has led to a proliferation of projects with teams across the world independently designing over a hundred mutually incompatible
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Exploring Animation and Virtual Reality to Represent the Perceptual-Experiences of Art-Practitioners with Sight-Loss The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-02-03 Andrea McSwan
OVERVIEW Whilst the sighted generally imagine people with blindness as living in darkness, only a small percentage of people have total vision loss and many visually impaired persons have some perception of light, form, movement, and shape. As mental images can be generated without sight, the ability to see is not necessary for the creation of visual art. This practice-based PhD project explores animation
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The Ulm School of Design Discourse: A Foundation for Sustainable Design The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Carolina Short
Abstract This article discusses the relevance of the HfG Ulm discourse to the notions of Sustainable Design. The Ulmer programme included values such as social equity, resource optimisation and respect for the planet and the environment, which are main pillars for Sustainable Design practices. Links between the HfG’s ideas of the ’60s and contemporary sustainable design values could be examined by
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Nature’s Intelligence and Human Endurance The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Louise Valentine
(2021). Nature’s Intelligence and Human Endurance. The Design Journal: Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 1-3.
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Fashion Design Rediscovered: A Theory on Dressmaking Practice The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Namkyu Chun
Abstract Fashion design is often understood as one of design’s subfields that lacks critical reflection on its domain-specific situation. Research on fashion design practice has either simply adopted research results from design studies or been overshadowed by its social and cultural implications from fashion studies. This paper questions this overgeneralization of design, especially the practice of
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Collaborative Cultures of Architecture Teams: Team Learning and Reflective Practice The Design Journal Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Linus Tan
OVERVIEW This project explores learning and reflection practices in architecture teams. When architects use reflection-on-action, they learn from experience. When they use reflection-in-action, they learn from experiencing. Such reflective practices help architects build project knowledge and deliver their project. But most architects work in teams, alongside individuals with different ways of learning
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What Is Psychosocially Inclusive Design? A Definition with Constructs The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-12-03 Yonghun Lim, Joseph Giacomin, Farnaz Nickpour
Abstract The world of design is fast moving beyond the physicality of experiences. The theory and practice of inclusive design, however, is still largely focused on considerations of physical aspects. This research attempts to fill the gap in understanding of psychosocial inclusivity in design by identifying a formal definition with constructs. Theoretical interrogation of literature (design and non-design
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Addressing Infection Risk in Veterinary Practice through the Innovative Application of Interactive 3D Animation Methods The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-12-03 Alastair S. Macdonald, Mark A. Chambers, Roberto La Ragione, Kayleigh Wyles, Matthieu Poyade, Andrew Wales, Naomi Klepacz, Tom R. Kupfer, Fraje Watson, Shona Noble
Abstract Antimicrobial resistance is of growing concern in human and animal health. The aim of this study was to raise awareness and perception of risk of infection-related behaviours during routine preparation for veterinary surgery. We took a multi-disciplinary and multi-method approach to ‘make visible, the invisible’ by illustrating how microbial contamination can be spread during the preparation
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The Impact of Co-Creation on the Design of Circular Product-Service Systems: Learnings from a Case Study with Washing Machines The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Sonja van Dam, Froukje Sleeswijk Visser, Conny Bakker
Designers play an important role in service transformation and the development of product-service systems by applying co-creation methods. This paper presents a case of how we applied co-creation in practice and the impact this has had on developing a circular product-service system. It details the method used in the co-creation process and highlights five benefits, such as the ability to develop value-adding
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Mobilizing Materials Knowledge: exploring the Role of Samples for Supporting Multidisciplinary Collaborative Design for Materials Development The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-11-25 Rosie Hornbuckle
Abstract As designers increasingly become involved in larger and more complex multidisciplinary collaborations, they find themselves in unprecedented contexts of practice. New tools and methods are needed to support these challenging ways of working. This paper presents an ethnographic study focusing specifically on the role of materials samples in supporting knowledge sharing and mutual understanding
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Designing for Positive Emotions: Issues and Emerging Research Directions The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-11-19 JungKyoon Yoon, Anna E. Pohlmeyer, Pieter M. A. Desmet, Chajoong Kim
Abstract Central to the present paper is the question of how designers can be supported to deliberately facilitate positive emotional experiences. Related to this, the paper provides an overview of the research on design for positive emotions, its issues, and opportunities for further investigations. The practical relevance of transcending the notion of generalised pleasure is discussed, highlighting
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Inquiries on the Everyday Online Conversations of Design: Typologies, Comments, and Threads The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-11-12 Jessica Barness
ABSTRACT In this article, the author explores the nature of design writing in the online environment by looking at everyday conversations of design: the written conversations that occur as a combination of a design-centred blog or social media post, its reader responses, and affordances of its platforms. This study focuses on the authorial activities of readers on graphic design blogs and social network
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Deep Diving into Service Design Problems: Visualizing the Iceberg Model of Design Problems through a Literature Review on the Relation and Role of Service Design with Wicked Problems The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-11-02 Mari Suoheimo, Rosana Vasques, Piia Rytilahti
Abstract This article examines and discusses the connection and the role of service design in the wicked problem field. Many management theorists divide problems into three categories, simple, complex and wicked. The latter is the most difficult and requires specific methods and tools. Systematic literature review was performed to see what the relation and role of service design are in wicked problems
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The Emotive and Semantic Content of Pattern: An Introductory Analysis The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-10-15 Lewis Urquhart, Andrew Wodehouse
Abstract This article examines the emotive significance of culturally prominent patterns and sets out an agenda for their purposeful use in design. An exploratory study reviewed 16 distinct patterns and asked participants to judge to what extent a set of emotion terminology related to the aesthetic of each. The results suggest the dynamics of observing aesthetically complex pattern are both exciting
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Engaging Material Education in Design The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-10-15 Ziyu Zhou
OVERVIEW For years now, design students have started to hold a conscious dialogue with materials, especially considering materials and their experiential attributes as designable elements. However, the design education focused on materials still struggles to keep pace with the practical needs of future designers and contradicts the technological and material world where we live. This study aims to
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Data Feminism, by Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein. The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-10-07 Jane Connory
There are many books that flout the beauty of data visualization for the purpose of inspiration. Communication designers often look to glossy coffee table books like Knowledge is Beautiful and Info...
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Exploring Product/Part Longevity in Open Design of Small Kitchen Appliances The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-10-07 Yekta Bakırlıoğlu, Çağla Doğan
Abstract Emerged at the intersection of open-source, do-it-yourself and maker movements, and blurring of the lines among users, designers and producers, open design suggests a continuous process of co-designing open to everyone and demonstrates opportunities for repair, reuse and upgrading through transparent processes and design sharing. While such opportunities are conceptualized in literature, how
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Comparing the Effects of Different Types of Cultural Inspiration on Design Creativity The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-30 Yue Zhu
OVERVIEW Presenting inspirational triggers to designers is conducive to stimulating creativity. This study assessed the influence of different types of cultural inspiration triggers on design creativity. Each trigger was categorized into visual or textual information. In addition, the visual information was divided into complete and partial images, according to the degree of pictorial richness. The
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Combining Design Thinking and Systems Engineering to Improve Customer Outcomes The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-22 Brandon James Milne Robertson
Overview The field of engineering is a major contributor to the economic stability and growth of the UK and other economies. Therefore, the efficient operation of engineering companies and firms is vital. However, design projects undertaken by large engineering organizations are often beset with a number of problems and constraints that stem from the decision-making process and design process that
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The Influence of Designers’ Cultural Differences on the Empathic Accuracy of User Understanding The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-02 Jie Li, Katja Hölttä-Otto
Abstract Understanding user experience has become an important part of product design, but doing it well remains challenging. Given the global market and the resulting ubiquity of cross-cultural design, to improve user experience, designers should accurately understand users from different cultures. The extent to which designers can empathize and understand users from different cultures is an under
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A Review of the Cognitive Effects of Disfluent Typography on Functional Reading The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-02 Myra Thiessen, Sofie Beier, Hannah Keage
Abstract Recent debate has seen the proposition that difficult to read, or disfluent, typefaces can improve certain learning conditions. This is counterintuitive for typography where it is the aim to support reading acts by creating texts that are as clear and as easy to read as possible. We explore recent literature on the disfluency effect in an effort to contextualize the results for typography
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Writing Is Seeing – towards a Designerly Way of Writing The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-02 João Ferreira
Abstract In this paper, we address the problem of poor academic prose. Academic writing style has crystallised into a format that is antithetical to its main purpose: to convey complex ideas understandably. We explore this issue from the perspective of design research for two reasons: (1) designers, being visual thinkers, may particularly struggle with the challenges of academic writing and (2) the
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What is Information Behaviour in Design? A Novel Set of Information Dimensions The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-09-02 Farnaz Nickpour
ABSTRACT This research addresses lack of a holistic and rigorous understanding of designers' information behaviour, through outlining seven dimensions for investigation, analysis, and capture of designers' use and requirements of information within the design process. ‘Practicing designers’ and ‘people information’ are focussed upon. Four initial information dimensions are outlined through literature
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Exchanging Expertise across Cultures and Time: Participatory Design Approaches for Creating Community Museums The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-08-28 Simone Taffe, Meghan Kelly
Abstract This paper presents a case study where participatory design practices were used to design a cultural museum and inaugural exhibition with designers from an Australian university and the Kelabit community in the Highlands of Borneo. We draw on experiences from fieldtrips, across a five-year period, investigating the exchange of expertise between participants. The findings show a shift in roles
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Change in Industrial Designers’ Jobs: The Case of Turkey, 1984-2018 The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-08-27 Pınar Kaygan, Ali O. Ilhan, Işıl Oygür
Abstract This paper examines the change in the forms of employment of industrial designers between 1984 and 2018 in Turkey. The empirical data come from the graduates of the four oldest industrial design departments in the country. Utilizing multiple sources, we collected longitudinal data on forms of employment and duration of jobs for a total of 1205 individuals. Drawing on this data, we present
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Personal Meaning Organization (PMO): A Hermeneutic Approach to Design The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-08-25 Álvaro Sylleros, Begoña Taladriz, Renato Bernasconi, Francisco Pizarro, Rodrigo F. Cádiz
Abstract Contemporary design exhibits a transition from the design of objects (as things) towards the design of interactions between subjects and objects (as processes). Furthermore, subjects are no longer considered users, but rather persons (personal identities). These persons perceive what we design from an autonomous self-referred meaning organization, which allows them to make embodied value judgments
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Insights on Collaborative Design Research: A Scoping Review The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-08-25 Virginie Tessier
Abstract This article proposes a deep dive into the definitions and distinctive features of collaborative design to encourage a more precise use of the expression among design researchers and practitioners. Using a scoping review process, the article uses 75 peer-reviewed publications to find answers that identify and categorize its most fundamental features. Detailed keyword searches led to the emergence
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How Virtual Exhibition Presentation Affects Visitor Communication and Enjoyment: An Exploration of 2D versus 3D The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-08-21 Soyeon Kim, Seulgi Hong
Abstract As online virtual exhibitions become a central communication channel in museums, and both the communication and entertainment aspects of museums are being emphasized, various presentation methods are being adopted to attract visitors to such exhibitions. Therefore, this study examines the effect of virtual exhibition presentation methods on visitor communication and enjoyment, focusing on
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Perception of Perspective Drawings: A Contention on the Principle of Choosing Eye-Levels and View-Angles The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-06-09 Engin Kapkın
Abstract Drawing is a powerful tool for industrial designers when presenting the potential of an idea to convince viewers. Thus, they should have an increased understanding of perspective drawing techniques. These techniques may still cause miscommunication between designers and viewers even though they are applied correctly. The present study examines whether the perspective drawing techniques in
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Thank You! The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-06-09 Louise Valentine
+ Have we said that lately? I can’t say that we have, and yet without you – the readers, contributors, reviewers, gurus, ambassadors, stewards, mentors, critics – our journal simply would not be the same and, let’s be honest, nor would it function effectively. Upfront and on centre stage in each issue are the articles that have been double-blind peer-reviewed by an international peer-review network
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Integrating E-Portfolio Strategy in the Architectural Design Studio The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-06-09 Miguel Roco, Elena Barberà
Abstract Architectural Design Studio (ADS) is the most important course in architectural education due to the integrative nature of the knowledge acquired by the students through the formative process. In this course, the inclusion of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is generally not often considered to gather information on how the student is learning, losing the benefits of these
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Multidimensional Design Research for Dementia and Its Methodological Opportunities for Cross-Disciplinary Consortia The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-05-26 Kathrina Dankl, Elisabeth Stögmann, Theresa König, Stefan Moritsch, Sten Hanke
Abstract Dementia is one of the most common causes of disability among older adults. The design of supportive IT applications requires an understanding of the multitude of individual challenges faced by people living with dementia, as well as the knowledge of the condition per se. A scaffolding design process and the inclusion of appropriate experts might be the key. Our research for a supportive IT
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Building a ‘Deeper’ Trust: Mapping the Facial Anthropomorphic Trustworthiness in Social Robot Design through Multidisciplinary Approaches The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Yao Song
Overview As a robotic application in artificial intelligence (AI), a social robot is designed for social communication and interactions with humans. Regarding human nature to anthropomorphize objectives, people’s trustworthiness perception towards a social robot is prominent in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). However, how to achieve a trustworthy looking for social robots is still a challenging problem
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From Guests and Guides to Collaborators: Negotiating Roles in Design and Biology Collaborations The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-05-13 Marguerite Benony, Nolwenn Maudet
Abstract In recent years, the design community has started envisioning biology as a design medium and designers are entering laboratories to pursue designer-biologist collaborations. To ensure that these collaborations lead to rich outcomes, we need to better understand the roles performed by biologists and designers in these collaborations. In seven case studies of collaborations between designers
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Interrogating the Value of Design Research for Change The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-05-13 Paul A. Rodgers, Francesco Mazzarella, Loura Conerney
Abstract This paper examines different types of value created by design research in the UK. Given the significant economic, social and environmental challenges we currently face, funding bodies and governments are increasingly concerned with assessing the value and impact of design research. The value generated by design research is not always clearly articulated by the academic community and understood
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Characterizing Strategic Design Processes in Relation to Definitions of Strategy from Military, Business and Management Studies The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-05-04 Luca Simeone
Abstract This paper reviews existing characterizations of strategy from military, business and management studies and examines how these characterizations may help inform strategic design processes. The paper serves as an entry point for both design researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the rich and nuanced perspectives that such varied characterizations of strategy may provide
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Social Distancing The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-04-29 Paul Atkinson
+ As I write this editorial, we are in a global state of emergency due to the Coronavirus, and the future remains uncertain. By the time you read this, it may have subsided as fast as it arrived and be consigned to history. More likely, it will still be a serious issue that we are in the throes of dealing with, or possibly it will be worse than at the time of writing with still no sign of a vaccine
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Olfactory Sense as an Object of Design Practice: Designing for an Emotional Experience in the Smart Technology Sector The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-04-17 Cecilia Lee
OVERVIEW Despite the mainstreaming of smart devices, user abandonment of these devices remains an unresolved challenge. It is easy to come across users who have stopped using their smart devices, whether it be a smart watch or a voice assistant. This study explores the olfactory sense as an object of design practice, examining how designers can use the olfactory sense to design for an emotional experience
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Can Tableware Design Change Eating Habits and Encourage Weight Reduction? The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-04-06 Nauris Cinovics
Overview Overweight and obesity are serious public health issues worldwide. Among the possible solutions for reducing overweight, design offers an opportunity to change eating and food environments. Tableware design in particular could be used to tackle the overweight problem. As part of my research on the effects of tableware design on eating habits, I have developed a crinkly plate prototype with
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Extracting Online Product Review Patterns and Causes: A New Aspect/Cause Based Heuristic for Designers The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-04-03 Serkan Güneş
Abstract Identifying and analysing large amounts of online product reviews (OPR) have become a critical challenge for product design due to their valuable and insightful content. Despite the potential of the OPRs, designers cannot benefit from this opportunity because the analysis of the interpretations requires knowledge of different areas. This study proposes a novel framework for designers by utilizing
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How to Cooperate in Collaborative Design: A Study of Interactive Behaviours at Different Design Capability Levels The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-04-03 Xing Du, Tie Ji, Ying Hu
Abstract To understand the different interactive behavioural patterns of designers at different design capability level in collaborative design, this study tries to reveal the interactive behaviours in the novice team, competent team and expert team respectively. The results show that during collaborative design, the team members adopted 4 interactive behaviours alternately, which resulted in 12 interactive
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Finding New Perspectives through Theme Investigation The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-03-31 Jos P. van Leeuwen, Dick Rijken, Iefke Bloothoofd, Eefje Cobussen
Abstract Many challenges that confront today’s society are complex and dynamic and require new perspectives to arrive at solutions that could not be found before. Finding such new perspectives is part of a process called reframing and one of its key stages is theme investigation. Understanding a problem thoroughly is crucial for creating effective solutions and theme investigation offers insight into
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Generative Product Design Futures The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-03-30 Lionel Dean, Jennifer Loy
Abstract Product Design has a digital future, but the changes in thinking and practice required of discipline leaders involve a paradigm shift, rather than an evolution. Rather than challenging existing cultures and conventional mass manufacturing expertise to create incremental change, it will be necessary to propose new digital product design themes that align with computer-based disciplines. This
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Made-Up Rubbish: Design Fiction as a Tool for Participatory Internet of Things Research The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-03-30 Naomi Jacobs, Milan Markovic, Caitlin D Cottrill, Peter Edwards, David Corsar, Karen Salt
Abstract As Internet of Things (IoT) technologies become embedded in public infrastructure, it is important that we consider how they may introduce new challenges in areas such as privacy and governance. Public technology implementations can be more democratically developed by facilitating citizen participation during the design process, but this can be challenging. This work demonstrates a novel method
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Embrace Everything The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Louise Valentine
+ Entering a new decade is an auspicious, exuberant time; bringing with it an invitation to recalibrate values and assumptions, people and place, time and energy. I suspect there is, or at least there should be, a longer pause when contemplating the potential residing in a 10-year void. Or not. Truth be told, when I think about the last decade and consider the largest project I was involved with, the
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Participatory Design Methods When Working in Remote Locations: The Case of Red Puna in North West Argentina The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-02-17 Claudia Murray, Joe Doak, Katherine McNeil, Paloma Oms
Abstract Cross-disciplinary initiatives are raising demand for participatory design methods that can be applied at different scales, from urban settlement planning to individual buildings. However, there is a gap in the literature in terms of participatory tools and processes for international design teams operating at the local level in geographically remote regions. This paper presents the findings
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Designing Attractive Children’s Picture Books: Evaluating the Attractiveness Factors of Various Picture Book Formats The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-02-06 Chun-Chun Wei, Min-Yuan Ma
Abstract Picture books employing various design elements and formats that are intended to stimulate the senses are often used as reading materials to help children learn effectively. However, it is essential that parents, teachers, and designers understand children’s sensory preferences and needs. This study examines the various sensory stimuli in different picture book formats, thereby identifying
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Conceptualizing Sustainable Craft: Concept Analysis of Literature The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-02-06 Niina Väänänen, Sinikka Pöllänen
Abstract Achieving sustainability requires developing consistent solutions to global challenges impacting all levels and aspects of societies, including in crafts. The relatively new concept of sustainable craft is often used, but not clearly defined. This study views sustainable craft literature (N42) analytically using the concept analysis (C.A.) method in order to make sense of the concept and build
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Humorous Product Styles and Pleasure: Positive-Negative and Overt-Subtle Dimensions of Humour The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-02-06 Chia-Chen Lu
Abstract Pleasure is a crucial emotional tie between a product and its consumers. A humorous product design is a strategically critical move to increase pleasure. In general, humour is considered to engender positive emotions, while neglecting that the emotional range of humour is broad and multidimensional. Therefore, this study investigated the application of humour in product design, particularly
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Post-Material Aesthetics: A Conceptualization of Digital Objects The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-02-05 Mads Nygaard Folkmann
Abstract The article conceptualizes the ontology and aesthetics of digital objects. In the context of the article, digital objects are defined as designed objects that incorporate and employ digital technology. They include such products as smartphones, tablet computers and smart speakers, among others. The main point made in the article is that digital technology is changing object design. Digitization
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Designing Toys and Play Activities for the Development of Social Skills in Childhood The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-30 Leandro Miletto Tonetto, Anderson Siqueira Pereira, Silvia Helena Koller, Kátia Bressane, Djulia Pierozan
Abstract Although the influence of toys and play activities on child development is a consistent research topic in psychological research, designing artefacts explicitly for social growth can be considered a novel topic in design research. This paper focuses on identifying design opportunities to develop toys and play activities to stimulate social skills in school age children. Twenty-two participatory
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Root and Branch The Design Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Paul Atkinson
+ Well, here we are again at the start of a new year, and the first of another volume of the Design Journal, now in its 23 year. The cycle of growth continues. When founding editor Rachel Cooper started this journal, she often wrote in her editorials about the wide spread of subject matter that was submitted and appeared within its pages. This variety has continued ever since, and in fact has grown
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