The sciences of the artificial (3rd ed.)
The sciences of the artificial (3rd ed.)
Working towards an open source design approach for the development of collaborative design projects
OZCHI '09 Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Australian Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group: Design: Open 24/7
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The focus of this study is to better understand the variety of methods employed in the planning and production of practice-based research projects. Gaining a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the approaches and objectives of various design methods emphasizes the subtle, underlying strategies employed in design research and practice. We begin by illustrating four design processes utilized by designers at Bell Labs. We continue by developing an understanding of the way in which philosophic methods can assist in the analysis of different design methods and processes. In doing so, we discuss the varying perspectives in which four archetype design models illustrate different ways of thinking and working, and suggest how an understanding of these differences can shape the development of open-ended practice-based research projects. It is envisaged that the findings of this research will contribute to the strategic development of both industrial and research based design projects.