DESIGNING DESIGN RESEARCH 2 :

The Design Research Publication.

Venue:
School of Design & Manufacture ,
De Montfort University,
Leicester.UK.

Thursday 26th February 1998.

Design research is a relatively new formal activity and what it comprises is still a matter for debate. For example, there are viewpoints as to what is a 'quality' research outcome. Some argue that a refereed paper in an international journal as a result of a systematic study in design should be the highest aim of researchers in the design community. Others argue that original practical work resulting from creative endeavour can be a valid high quality 'design research ' publication on its own. This event, organised in conjunction with the Design Research Society encouraged discussion about some of the issues involved, and is of particular interest to those developing a 'design research culture'.

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WELCOME
Alec Robertson

Introduction
Dr Tom Cassidy, Director of Graduate Studies,
School of Design & Manufacture, De Montfort University.

The 'Refereed' Journal.
Professor Nigel Cross,
Editor, Design Studies Journal.

'Publications' and the UK University RAE.
Professor Martin Woolley,
Goldsmiths College, University of London.

Market/ User Research and Design Practice.
Professor James Woudhuysen.
Seymour-Powell Forecasting, UK.

Contract research: dissemination of results.
Professor Jeremy Myerson.
Writer and researcher for the design industry.

Challenging the 'scientific' research paradigm for design.
Dr Ranulph Glanville.
Independent academic and researcher.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Coordinator: Alec Robertson
Questions from Audience.

Dr Tom Cassidy,
Professor Nigel Cross,
Dr Ranulph Glanville,
Professor Jeremy Myerson,
Professor Martin Woolley,
Professor James Woudhuysen.