designresearch
Design research is a field that studies how design processes, artifacts, and environments address human needs. It encompasses methods for generating new knowledge to inform design practice and to evaluate design outcomes. It spans disciplines such as human-computer interaction, architecture, industrial design, interaction design, service design, and anthropology.
Approaches include both empirical methods (field studies, usability testing, surveys, and experiments) and interpretive methods (ethnography,
The design research process typically includes framing a research question, selecting a method, collecting and analyzing
Participatory and co-design practices involve stakeholders in the research and design process to ensure relevance and
Design research outputs can influence product strategy, policy, and service design, as well as contribute to