2. Research in Design

Overview

In this module, we will continue the capstone selection process by using design research methods and design thinking strategies.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
  1. Describe the three types of research in design
  2. Use research and design thinking to evaluate your ideas
  3. Choose a viable capstone project
Learning Activities
All learning above activities for this module can be found on MIRO.
During this module, you are expected to:
  1. Write a Problem Statement (and post by 9/13)
  2. Write a Point of View
  3. Write “The 5 Whys”
  4. Make an empathy map
  5. Complete “The How Might We”
  6. Write your Preliminary Capstone Proposal: DUE 9/29
Read/Watch/Listen:
Building Effective Community-University Partnerships: Are Universities truly ready? by Susan Eckerle Curwood, Felix Munger, Terry Mitchell, Mary Mackeigan, Ashley Farrar. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning. Spring 2011, pp 15-26.

Design Research: by Emily Esposito

From the book: Knowledge Solutions by Oliver Serat: The_Five_Whys_Technique.pdf

Stage 2: Design Thinking by Rikke Friis and Teo Yu Siang