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| Author: | Bredies, K. Chow, R. Joost, G. |
| Title: | Addressing use as design: A comparison of constructivist design approaches |
| Journal: | Design Journal
2010 : JUL, VOL. 13:2, p. 157-180 |
| Index terms: | theories knowledge |
| Freeterms: | methods practice |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | It is necessary to articulate the mutual impact of theory and practice in design more clearly although there is often no straightforward relationship between them. A complete design process involves three domains of knowledge. These are analysis, projection and synthesis. When the "applicability gap" between design analysis and projection is considered, it is of great interest how design practitioners deal with the increased uncertainty inherent in constructivism. This research compares four different design approaches to investigate the underlying assumptions about meaning construction. The main proposition in this article is that a constructivist perspective in designing requires designers to address "use as design" more explicitly. |
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