​D1 | DESIGN COMMUNICATION
RESEARCH PRESENTATION

2 weeks

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Collaborative

Using Creative and Comparative Research Methods, research and present writing examples and conventions specific to the discipline of design—report on field research of design exhibitions, practice conventions, and historical context(s).

Create a multi-media, contextual presentation.

How many senses can we engage on this challenge?

Ask, what if it did...(hint: more)?

​GO SEE THE NHMLAC—LA BREA TAR PITS DESIGN COMPETITION EXHIBITBEFORE SEPTEMBER 15LA BREA TAR PITS, 5801 WILSHIRE BLVD, LA 90036REVIEW THE COMPETITION FINALISTS HERE, and download each of their competition submissions (PDFs).>>ORIGINAL BRIEF (APPROXIMATELY)<<DOCUMENT—PHOTOGRAPHS, FIELD NOTES, SKETCHES, CONVERSATIONS—YOUR VISIT. PHOTOS OF THE EXHIBIT DESIGN, ENTRANT'S MODELS, ETC. LATER YOU WILL BE TASKED WITH ANALYZING (COMPARE/CONTRAST) THE ONLINE, PDF, AND LIVE EXHIBIT AS EXPERIENCES.WE WILL REFERENCE THIS ON DISCUSSIONS 5 & 6

(SLOs 2,3,4,5)

REFERENCES

See list of "570 Topics" links on right sidebar.

 

Definitions

Creative research is creative production that produces new knowledge through an interrogation/disruption of form vs. creative production that refines existing knowledge through an adaptation of convention. It is often characterized by innovation, sustained collaboration and inter/trans-disciplinary or hybrid praxis, challenging conventional rubrics of evaluation and assessment within traditional academic environments.

Creative research is the name of an emerging field that seeks to develop new ways of understanding, situating, and reconfiguring knowledge in the telematic age...

Comparative research methods, simply put, is the act of comparing two or more things with a view to discovering something about one or all of the things being compared. This technique often utilizes multiple disciplines in one study. When it comes to method, the majority agreement is that there is no methodology peculiar to comparative research.[1] The multidisciplinary approach is good for the flexibility it offers, yet comparative programs do have a case to answer against the call that their research lacks a "seamless whole."

Research Methods, Nielsen Norman Group

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PROCESS & DELIVERABLES

All projects must include:

Student name, project name, project title, instructor name,
course name, and date.

 

1. Report (document)
2. Prototypes (making physical studies)
3. Images (photography, generally)
4. Graphics (charts, maps, diagrams)
5. Media (audio-video product)

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EVALUATION BREAKDOWN

​points2020202020criteriaAdherence to project instructionsFormat & Structure of Document (shows process)Content/ResearchAbility to satisfy requirements of BriefAdherence to Design Conventions

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EXAMPLES

to come

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

2. Demonstrate understanding of Genre and Disciplinary Conventions through writing projects specific to the discipline of design as demonstrated through appropriate writing styles across a range of discipline specific communication tools.

3. Evaluate influence of context and assumptions on the cultural, social, environmental and economic factors that affect contemporary design as demonstrated through creation of communication tools customized to meet design project demands.

4. Develop conclusions and evaluate related outcomes of the interdisciplinary context of design as demonstrated through projects addressing applied design in an interdisciplinary context.

5. Demonstrate existing knowledge, research or views from previous design courses and experience as demonstrated through comparisons to design-specific historical and experiential references.

"We spend most of our time trying to get design out of the way."

—Jony Ive