Abstract
This paper discusses two studies, which investigate how designer and non-designer participants discussed and engaged in design activity. We found that close to half of non-designers can be mapped to “designer” profiles in analyzing design, and a distinct non-designer profile can also be described. We found that non-designers engage in a reflective practice approach to design that can be a substantial base of design skills. This research contributes by providing a description of an everyday designer that serves as a starting point for recasting the role of those we design for as everyday designers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Studying Designers '05 |
| Subtitle of host publication | preprints of the international workshop on studying designers '05, Aix-en-Provence, France, 17-18 October 2005 |
| Editors | J.S. Gero, N. Bonnardel |
| Publisher | University of Sydney |
| Pages | 277-282 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1-86487-743-X |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |