DACADE: a systematic data collection and analysis tool for design students

This study investigates about a lack of systematic data collection and analysis skills among design students, and then to attempt to solve the problem of a lack of such knowledge. This was done by designing, developing and evaluating a software tool that uses visual data collection and analysis techniques to help students understand the merits of systematic data collection of consumer performance and opinion, and carry out well-designed user tests to produce successful products. The thesis addresses several theoretical implications concerning the transfer of learning, the appropriateness of graphics used, and user motivation in a learning environment. It also proposed future studies.