Abstract
Framing is a crucial skill for connecting problem and solution spaces in the creative design process, both for individuals and teams. Frames are implicit in individuals’ cognitive thinking, but the creation of shared frames plays a vital role in collaborative design. Many studies have attempted to describe the framing process, but little is still known about how to support designers in framing, specifically in teams. This paper addresses this gap, by exploring the connection between sketching and framing within interdisciplinary teams. Following a qualitative and explorative approach, we have investigated the process and outcome of five interdisciplinary teams. We identified that sketching assists in the creation and elaboration of frames. Furthermore, in tandem with discussion and reflection, sketching helps increase the chance of a frame to survive within the design process. Our findings have practical and educational implications for improving the creative design process in interdisciplinary teams.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED19 |
Editors | Petra Badke Schaub, Maaike Kleinsmann |
Place of Publication | Delft |
Pages | 419-428 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 2019-August |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | International Conference on Engineering Design - Delft, Netherlands Duration: 5 Aug 2019 → 8 Aug 2019 Conference number: 22 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED |
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ISSN (Print) | 2220-4334 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Engineering Design |
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Abbreviated title | ICED2019 |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Delft |
Period | 5/08/19 → 8/08/19 |
Keywords
- Collaborative design
- Design process
- Framing
- Sketching
- Visualisation