Design research turns questions about people, contexts, and experiences into evidence that can guide responsible design decisions. This course introduces a systematic process for framing research, selecting qualitative methods, conducting fieldwork, synthesizing findings, and communicating actionable insights.
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Research question, related work, research gap, and initial research plan submitted for asynchronous feedback before Week 4.
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10% of the final course grade
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Present the feedback-informed research proposal and stimuli package in Week 8.
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15% of the final course grade
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Present the complete research process, findings, and evidence-based design implications in Week 15.
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20% of the final course grade
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Submit the complete research document: research logic, method, analysis, discussion, limitations, appendices, and supporting materials.
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35% of the final course grade
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