Dori, et al
I like to think of an "artifact of evidence in Design research" as a
product of "Formative thought" that holistically expresses some
situated need or desire in a distinct medium (writing, drawing, clay,
print, a manufacturing or construction technology, etc.) that is
assessed in terms of the affordances offered by the medium relative to
intentional goals, background, circumstances and community of
concern. There is a continual transformation of Formative expressions
(artifacts) between the recognition of a need and the assessment of
any artifact along the way to need satisfaction. There are many
"artifacts of evidence in Design research" as Chris noted. Each
manifests a blending of inputs appropriate to the medium, problematic
situation, intent, and point of view taken toward them. A
representation without such context is not evidence of anything but
itself and what is in the mind of its interpreter. We need to be
careful not to let research on design focus on things that are not
situated and unclear regarding interpretive intent.
Best regards to all,
Chuck
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