Research through design

Semester 1 · 95202 · PhD Programme in Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies · 2CP · EN

This course addresses the Research through Design (RtD) approach by providing case-studies that answer research questions through making and designing. It aims at reflecting on how to generate knowledge through design activities and artifacts, focusing on the diverse role of designed artifacts in research. The course consists of lectures, exercises and critical reflections on practice-based inquiry.

Lecturers: Secil Ugur Yavuz

Teaching Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: yes

Course Topics
Artifacts for inquiry Design probes Reflection in action Designerly ways of knowing

Teaching format
The course format combines lectures, student presentations, and interactive discussions.

Educational objectives
Students will acquire: Knowledge and skills in theory and methodology, and in the acquisition of methods, tools and practices; Knowledge of the ethical aspects of academic research.

Assessment
The students will be asked to present their own position in the RtD approach with an oral presentation. The exam will be in form of an oral presentation that takes place on the last day of the course.

Evaluation criteria
The course is Pass or Fail. The presentations will be evaluated based on the relevance to the course content, innovation and critical reflection.

Required readings

Koskinen, I., Zimmerman, J., Binder, T., Redstrom, J., & Wensveen, S. (2011). Design research through practice: From the lab, field, and showroom. Elsevier.

Supplementary readings

Vaughan, L. (Ed.). (2017). Practice-based design research. Bloomsbury Publishing
Stappers, P. J., & Giaccardi, E. (2017). Research through Design. The Encyclopedia of Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd Ed.
Zimmerman, J., Forlizzi, J. (2014). Research Through Design in HCI. In: Olson, J., Kellogg, W. (eds) Ways of Knowing in HCI. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0378-8_8

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Sustainable Development Goals
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.