Design by committee versus co-design? The changing narratives and practices of design in the 21st century have moved the goalposts with regard to designer—stakeholder participation. This has been influenced by technology companies and design thinking practices. However, there is some skepticism necessary with regard to the benefits of these practices…
Category: Design research
Stuff that fits into the wider discourse of design research, perhaps over and above (or in relation to) graphic and communication design
Digital threat or design opportunity? Embracing the creative challenges of disruptive technologies
Discussions around AI continue upwards and onwards. For designers, the challenges of AI and automation are increasingly acute. But are they a threat or an opportunity?
Design interview methods: helping to tell the story
Some reflections on design interview methods and creative practice resesarch.
Re-thinking Design Thinking – time to take some responsibility?
Design Thinking has been around for a while, but remains under-critiqued. This recently published article challenges the hegemony of Design Thinking education, offering options for its future dissemination.
The unbearable irrelevance of three design concepts
Industry stakeholders and clients often expect three design concepts as part of designers' responses to a creative brief. What's that all about?





You must be logged in to post a comment.