I would like to offer three projects which, in my view, are examples of design
practice as a form of enquiry or research through the process of design. They
are described, in the paper which I presented at the Politecnico di Milano
conference last week.
The paper is in the conference proceedings under my name, page 358. I will be
pleased to send a copy as an email attachment to anybody who requests one, just
send me an email with Milano paper please as the subject line. However I
would echo earlier comments that it is well worth having the full proceedings
if you have a serious interest in Design Research.
If, having read the paper, anybody feels that the work described is not
research, or is not research through design practice then there are two
possibilities either they are right or I have not explained myself clearly
enough. If anybody wishes to make comments to the list, or directly to me, I
will pay close attention to what they say and I will respond if there are any
straightforward matters of fact to be clarified.
If there are any more substantial questions I am happy to let them stand for a
while. Others may wish to discuss them, which would be great, but for myself,
having said my piece for now, I would prefer to have some time to think. I know
some colleagues are advocates of vigorous engagement and I enjoy and respect
their approach. My usual instinct is to wade in and make a mess but at the
moment I am trying to emulate the good midwife, who knows when to do nothing.
Best wishes from Sheffield
Chris Rust ([log in to unmask])
Sheffield Hallam University, uk
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