The Routledge Companion to Design Research

The Routledge Companion to Design Research provides an updated and comprehensive examination of design research, celebrating a plurality of voices and approaches. It comprises thirty-eight original chapters from contributors around the world, covering various disciplines and methods. The Companion is divided into four sections, exploring the nature and process of design research, the purpose and methods of inquiry, and case studies for effective communication and dissemination. It appeals to researchers and educators in design and related fields, contributing to state-of-the-art design research and teaching.

Format: Hardback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to Design Research, a groundbreaking new edition, presents a comprehensive exploration of design research, embracing a diverse range of voices and approaches. This comprehensive volume comprises thirty-eight original and insightful design research chapters, contributed by esteemed scholars from around the globe. Spanning various disciplines within modern design practice, including industrial and product design, visual communication, interaction design, fashion design, service design, engineering, and architecture, the Companion offers a rich tapestry of perspectives.

Organized into four distinct sections, the Companion delves into the nature, process, purpose, and methodologies of design research. It explores how leading design researchers formulate innovative questions, employ creative methods, and utilize cutting-edge tools to collect and analyze data. Additionally, the Companion features case studies that showcase effective communication and dissemination of design research, offering valuable techniques for writing and publicizing research contributions.

With a broad appeal to researchers and educators in design and design-related fields such as engineering, business, marketing, and computing, The Routledge Companion to Design Research serves as an indispensable resource for advanced design research at postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. It also enhances teaching across a diverse range of disciplines.

By celebrating the richness and diversity of design research, this Companion fosters a deeper understanding of the field and its potential to shape the future of design and innovation.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032022277
Edition number: 2 ed