Yonsei 2026-Fall | Bokyung Lee Upcoming

CDM2008: Design Research

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.

Class time
Friday(s), time to be announced
Location
VeritasB 206 (DFK Idea shop)
Instructor
Prof. Bokyung Lee
Language
English
Weekly schedule
Oct. 23 Stage 2: Planning & Stimuli

Week 8: **Mid-term Presentation**

Opening Questions

  • Can the audience follow why our study matters and how the design tests the research question?
  • Which assumptions in our proposal require the strongest defense?
  • How can critique be translated into concrete research decisions?

Learning Goal

Communicate the research proposal and design stimuli clearly, evaluate critique from multiple perspectives, and identify concrete revisions for the next study phase.

Lecture Materials

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In-class Activity

  • Offline group presentation
  • Present RQ, research gap, variables, comparison logic, and stimuli
  • Peer and instructor critique
  • Record decisions and required revisions

Assignments

  • 🎬 FC Watch ‘Study Protocol Setup: Choosing What to Measure.’ Due: Oct. 30
  • ✏️ Assignment Write a feedback-response memo and revise the RQ, conditions, and stimuli before developing the protocol. No submission required.

Key Takeaways

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Related Readings

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Next Week Preparation

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