Using the metaphysics of quality to define design science

Authors:
Christoph Bartneck
Affiliations:
Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, NL
Venue:
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology
Year:
2009

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Abstract

Design has evolved from a craft into an academic discipline, but it still falls short on defining its own science. I review previous approaches to Design Science and conclude that the subject-object dualism is the one of the main obstacles. I then apply the Metaphysics of Quality to overcome the dualism and propose Quality as the phenomenon of Design Science. Next, I propose to utilize the analysis of interaction effects as a mean to investigate Quality. Last, I recommend steps we can take to mature this new Design Science and strategies how we can gain the acknowledgement of the other sciences.