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Theory construction in design research: criteria: approaches, and methods

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posted on 2024-07-12, 14:43 authored by Ken FriedmanKen Friedman
Design involves solving problems, creating something new, or transforming less desirable situations to preferred situations. To do this, designers must know how things work and why. Understanding how things work and why requires us to analyze and explain. This is the purpose of theory. The article outlines a framework for theory construction in design. This framework will clarify the meaning of theory and theorizing. It will explain the nature and uses of theory as a general concept. It will propose necessary and sufficient conditions for theory construction in design. Finally, it will outline potential areas for future inquiry in design theory.

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0142-694X

Journal title

Design Studies

Volume

24

Issue

6

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1 p

Publisher

Elsevier

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Copyright © 2003 Elsevier. The accepted manuscript is reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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eng

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