Abstract Design thinking is based on designers' creative ways of working and is defined as a
formal method for creative problem solving aimed at fostering innovation by harnessing “the …

Design is a highly nonlinear chaotic dynamic process with many possible solutions, some of
which can be creative. The chaotic nonlinearity of design dynamics triggers mental stresses …

Highlights•Dewey's pattern of inquiry is explored for its relevance for design research.•A
logical framework is developed that allows to reach justified transferable conclusions, but …

This paper aims to addresses three questions related to conceptual design: 1) Why is
environment important? 2) What is environment? and 3) How to analyze environment …

Highlights•Reviews interdisciplinary scholarship on publics and public interests.•Maps
Australia's design industry associations to identify publics' challenges and opportunities.• …

Drawing from the work of Dewey, Wittgenstein and Heidegger, this book aims to relate a
series of philosophic insights to the practice of engaging in design research for change …

Understanding the reasoning in the design process is essential to comprehend design
practice and promote students' learning. Followingly, to effectively support students through …

We are pleased to present this special issue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Society
for Design and Process Science. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Nobel Laureate …

Wer Design-Based Research (DBR) im Kontext der Hochschullehre praktiziert, braucht
Orientierung. Die Autor* innen bieten sie: Mit dem Forschenden Entwerfen stellen sie eine …

Abstract Forty years ago, Donald Schön (1983) argued forcefully against technical rationality—
the view that practice is merely applied theory—as the foundational perspective for …