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Challenges in design methods: perspectives of design students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Mayank Mayookh  and
V. Srinivasan
Mayank Mayookh*
Affiliation:
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
V. Srinivasan
Affiliation:
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
*
mayank.mayookh@design.iitd.ac.in

Abstract

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The aim of this study is to identify: (a) challenges in understanding and using design methods, and (b) features expected in an enhanced repository of design methods, by design students. These are identified through interviews and a survey. The major findings are (a) less (time for) practice leads to weak understanding and challenges in using design methods and (b) students expect to have a method recommendation system based on problem context. The findings from this study will guide in developing a user-centric, enhanced repository of design methods to aid design practice and pedagogy.

Keywords

design methodsdesign practicedesign educationdesign pedagogydesign tools

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Design Education
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2915 - 2924
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