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Note: Do not confuse constructive research with constructionist research.
The constructive research method consists of various stages:
(1) finding a practically relevant problem with research potential;
(2) obtain a comprehensive and general understanding of the research topic;
(3) innovate – construct a solution idea;
(4) demonstrate that the proposed solution works (quantitative method for a PhD);
(5) show the research contribution of the solution concept and its theoretical connections;
(6) examine the scope of applicability of the proposed solution.
Dr. Frank Appunn, COBET, National University
Research Methods for Project Management
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In Designs, Methods and Practices for Research of Project Management, Beverly Pasian has brought together original chapters from a veritable who's who of project management research including authors such as Harvey Maylor, Christophe Bredillet, Derek Walker, Miles Shepherd, Janice Thomas, Naomi Brookes and Darren Dalcher. The collection looks at research strategy, management, methodology, techniques as well as emerging topics such as social network analysis. The 38 chapters offer an international perspective with examples from a wide range of project management applications; engineering, construction, mega-projects, high-risk environments and social transformation.
Design Research Through Practice
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Design Research Through Practice: From the Lab, Field, and Showroom focuses on one type of contemporary design research known as constructive design research. It looks at three approaches to constructive design research: Lab, Field, and Showroom. The book shows how theory, research practice, and the social environment create commonalities between these approaches. It illustrates how one can successfully integrate design and research based on work carried out in industrial design and interaction design.The book begins with an overview of the rise of constructive design research, as well as constructive research programs and methodologies. It then describes the logic of studying design in the laboratory, design ethnography and field work, and the origins of the Showroom and its foundation on art and design rather than on science or the social sciences. It also discusses the theoretical background of constructive design research, along with modeling and prototyping of design items. Finally, it considers recent work in Lab that focuses on action and the body instead of thinking and knowing.Many kinds of designers and people interested in design will find this book extremely helpful.- Gathers design research experts from traditional lab science, social science, art, industrial design, UX and HCI to lend tested practices and how they can be used in a variety of design projects- Provides a multidisciplinary story of the whole design process, with proven and teachable techniques that can solve both academic and practical problems- Presents key examples illustrating how research is applied and vignettes summarizing the key how-to details of specific projects
Design Integrations
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Design Integrations calls for an innovative rethinking of design education, one that recognizes the changing modes of design and the shifting forms of user experience. The contributors urge new methods of approach that focus on interdisciplinary collaboration between the academic and business worlds. These essays, among the first to focus on the future of design, often in-depth explorations of inter-institutional projects, cross-cultural learning experiences, and a multinational healthcare project. Design Integrations will be of interest to design teachers and practitioners alike.
