Making design research relevant for design practice: What is in the way?

Marieke Zielhuis; Froukje Sleeswijk Visser; Daan Andriessen; Pieter Jan Stappers

doi:10.1016/j.destud.2021.101063

Making design research relevant for design practice: What is in the way?

Marieke Zielhuis^*, Froukje Sleeswijk Visser, Daan Andriessen, Pieter Jan Stappers

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Abstract

Knowledge from academic design research projects does not always help design professionals to actually strengthen their work. Based on a multi-case study, this paper describes how researchers view the impact of their design research projects on design practice and what they do to achieve this. Even in projects where impact on design practice is a stated ambition, several challenges can stand in the way, such as a lack of funding opportunities and unclarity on the needs of design practice. The paper provides tips for researchers and funding parties who want to inform design practice by research, including tips to operationalize design practice roles.

Original language	English
Article number	101063
Number of pages	21
Journal	Design Studies
Volume	78
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2021.101063
Publication status	Published - 2022

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design knowledge
design practice
design research
research impact
research methods

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