Abstract
This paper is concerned with the question of whether or not there are forms of knowledge that can be regarded as unique to design. On the basis of protocol studies of architects designing we identify three types of knowledge that may be considered as candidates for design knowledge. These we refer to as interpreted and embodied knowledge, compiled knowledge and strategic knowledge relating to the use of design representations. Each of the potential types of knowledge addresses a core problem in design how to move from knowledge that is abstract and conceptual to a representation of that knowledge in physical form.
Citation
Purcell, A., and Sodersten, K. (2002) Is there a specific type of knowledge associated with design?, in Durling, D. and Shackleton, J. (eds.), Common Ground - DRS International Conference 2002, 5-7 September, London, United Kingdom. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2002/researchpapers/66
Is there a specific type of knowledge associated with design?
This paper is concerned with the question of whether or not there are forms of knowledge that can be regarded as unique to design. On the basis of protocol studies of architects designing we identify three types of knowledge that may be considered as candidates for design knowledge. These we refer to as interpreted and embodied knowledge, compiled knowledge and strategic knowledge relating to the use of design representations. Each of the potential types of knowledge addresses a core problem in design how to move from knowledge that is abstract and conceptual to a representation of that knowledge in physical form.