- Let's continue our discussion of design research…by considering how it can impact that way you design,…and ultimately what your own solution will be.…Research can have a great impact on your process,…and process, in turn, has a great effect on…how and what you design.…Here are some of the questions I'd like you…to ask yourself about your design process.…I'll answer them as well.…Do you approach every problem with the utmost confidence?…No, in fact, if I'm being honest with myself,…most of the problems I work on intimidate me to some extent.…
My confidence comes from an understanding of the problem,…and without that, my designs suffer.…I'm still haunted by one particular job I worked on,…a website I designed for a bridal shoes company.…Not knowing anything about brides…or the customers who shopped at the store,…I made a series of uneducated decisions…and ended up creating a solution that,…frankly, I wish I could forget.…Do you follow the same exact design process…no matter what the project is?…Sometimes.…It's an easy trap to fall into.…
Released
2/24/2015- Using research to add value and credibility to design work
- Understanding the different types of research
- Choosing research tools
- Creating a research plan
- Presenting research
- Using research to begin the design process
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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Challenges21s
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1. Why Design Research Matters
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2. Understanding Different Research Methods
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Market research2m 57s
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Ethnographic research4m 2s
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3. Tools for Design Research
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Literature review4m 32s
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Competitive analysis4m 4s
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Observational note-taking5m 29s
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Photo ethnography4m 23s
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Questionnaire/survey6m 6s
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Interview5m 56s
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Focus group5m 9s
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4. Creating a Design Research Plan
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Research process overview7m 41s
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5. Synthesizing and Presenting Your Findings
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Information frameworks3m 41s
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Experience model: The 5 Es4m 38s
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6. Using Research to Inform Design Solutions
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Conclusion
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Final thoughts3m 24s
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Additional resources1m 57s
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