Bluebells: a design method for child-centred product development

  • Authors:
  • S Rebecca Kelly;Emanuela Mazzone;Matthew Horton;Janet C Read

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England;University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England;University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England;University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, England

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 4th Nordic conference on Human-computer interaction: changing roles
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

This paper presents Bluebells, a design method that balances child-centred design with expert design in a progressive approach that marries the best of both disciplines. The method is described in the context of a museum technologies project. Bluebells comprises several new design techniques; these are evaluated and discussed in the paper. The authors conclude with guidelines for future use of the Bluebells method including the importance of providing a context for design partners and allowing them to express their ideas in ways they are comfortable with.