Applied Design Research: A Mosaic of 22 Examples, Experiences and Interpretations Focussing on Bridging the Gap between Practice and Academics

The book "Applied Design Research: Transdisciplinary Approaches" focuses on applied design research, a new field that combines design and research. It offers insights from 22 professors and showcases various applications across sectors, demonstrating how it combines the unique qualities of research and design to create meaningful solutions. The book is organized in five parts, providing a mosaic of examples and methods that illustrate the characteristic of applied design research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 269 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Focusing on applied design research, a relatively new and exciting field that seamlessly blends the realms of design and research, this comprehensive book offers a wealth of insights from 22 esteemed professors. With a wide range of real-world applications showcased, it vividly demonstrates how applied design research provides an inspiring and effective approach to merging the unique qualities of research, which focuses on studying the present, with design, which is driven by the vision of creating the future.

The transdisciplinary approach embraced in this book makes its insights applicable across a diverse array of sectors, including product design, architecture, healthcare, urban planning, circular economy, and even the food industry. Arranged in five compelling parts, the book serves as a mosaic of examples, experiences, and interpretations, providing a rich tapestry of illustrative examples and outlining the diverse methods that make up the characteristic mosaic-like nature of applied design research.

Each piece in this mosaic contributes to the greater whole, yet none contains all the information. Together, they paint a comprehensive picture of applied design research, showcasing its practical implementation and offering readers a glimpse into the transformative potential it holds. Whether you are a researcher, designer, or simply interested in exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and embrace the power of applied design research.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032209197