To all:
Ja, well, no fine (a unique South African expression). The address below is
my answer to any question relating to "design theory" ...
Johann
PS: I know all about the spelling mistakes, etc., and I am suitably abashed.
Johann
http://www.academia.edu/3088806/Gramma_topology
On 28 March 2013 10:22, Ken Friedman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> This has been an interesting thread with some useful issues brought to the
> fore. It seems to me that some of this involves a confusion over language
> and a cultural problem over the word research. Let’s imagine that there
> were a process – [x] – that enabled us to answer questions in useful and
> relatively reliable ways.
>
> Let’s say that the dictionary defines [x] as: “1 : careful or diligent
> search 2 : studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or
> experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts,
> revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or
> practical application of such new or revised theories or laws 3 : the
> collecting of information about a particular subject.”
>
> Let’s say that [x] had a number of approaches and applications. These
> include methods – how we do [x], methodology – the comparative study of the
> methods that enable us to do [x], and methodics – the collection of all the
> methods of [x] in any given field. Let’s also say that in any field, there
> are different methodological approaches, traditions, and positions,
> bringing a wide range of issues into fuzzy but useful constellations as we
> find ways to do things.
>
> Let’s say, further, that [x] is the “methodical search for knowledge.
> Original [x] tackles new problems or checks previous findings. Rigorous [x]
> is the mark of science, technology, and the ‘living’ branches of the
> humanities” (Bunge 1999: 251). Exploration, investigation, and inquiry are
> synonyms for [x].
>
> This [x] process would be quite useful, wouldn’t it?
>
> This useful [x] phenomenon is research, and the definitions suit design
> and designers well, providing that we actually engage in a rigorous process
> as distinct from the purely traditional rule-following of the craft guild
> tradition.
>
> I’ve been reflecting on some of the quite interesting comments here –
> Rather than say more at this point, I will return when Birger completes his
> note on basic research.
>
> For now, if you would like to read more on [x], you’ll find my views in
> the article “Theory Construction in Design Research.” I’ve made it
> available on my Academia.edu page:
>
> http://swinburne.academia.edu/KenFriedman
>
> Have a good Easter. I’m just back from shopping. Roast lamb for us on
> Sunday, served with steamed green beans, potato gratin, tomato salad in a
> garlic vinaigrette, olives in lemon-chili marinade, and a dessert of
> berries, fresh orange slices, and mango. Some of us will drink a Penfolds
> St. Henri 2003 Shiraz, others – myself among them – will have Cooper’s
> Extra Strong Vintage Ale from the 2011 bottling.
>
> Leftovers will appear at a breakfast for Second Easter Day – herring,
> sliced lamb, scrambled eggs, and toast.
>
> Wishing you all a festive, fragrant, and tasty Easter, I am
>
> Yours,
>
> Ken
>
> Ken Friedman, PhD, DSc (hc), FDRS | University Distinguished Professor |
> Swinburne University of Technology | Melbourne, Australia |
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> Shanghai, China
>
> References
>
> Bunge, Mario. 1999. The Dictionary of Philosophy. Amherst, New York:
> Prometheus Books.
>
>
> Merriam-Webster, Inc. 1993. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Tenth
> edition. Springfield, Massachusetts.
>
>
>
>
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