Thursday 29 January we did a joint year 1 and 2 workshop to explore what we consider to be design research. In particular we were looking for when design becomes research. Reflection on what you do is important we found. This reflection can turn into knowledge that results from research if we are capable of communicating our reflections clearly and eloquently. What for instance is not really research is simply collecting a lot of stuff, such as images, stories or objects. You need to create insights and understanding from these collections to actually do research as part of your design.
There is much more that came out. We have started a joint website to which all students contribute to document the results of the workshop. this will allow us to collectively create knowledge of what is design research to students at the M+H MA at the design academy over time. The site aims to be a tool to all of us.
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