Discrete Observation as a Method of Identifying Real Design Needs

摘要: Consumer observation is widely recognised in the design industry as being a sensible ‘starting point for every design’ project [1]. In acknowledgement of this and need to encourage first year undergraduates ‘think more’, semester Design Practice module Department Technology at Loughborough University was restructured include five week which would make use these techniques. The resultant ‘Looking through eyes designer’ discussed paper. Initially paper reflects on gain permission from Ethical Advisory Committee carry out work. It then goes describe process that students went over period inputs were provided terms lectures, short studio based formative summative feedback. concludes by reflecting successes where it could be improved future.