Abstract
Research in CSCW has focused largely on synchronous forms of communication. However, there are strong arguments for suggesting that domains such as design, where there is a need for globalisation and to produce designs quickly and cheaply, will continue to rely on asynchronous communication. The survey of practicing designers reported here revealed that computer-mediated asynchronous communication forms a significant component of both local and remote design communication, is superceding conventional modes of remote communication and is likely to become increasingly important. In this paper we explore the affordances of asynchronous communication over synchronous modes and postulate ways in which the asynchronous communication may be enhanced.
Citation
Woodcock, A., Scrivener, S., and Chen, L. (2004) The Role of Asynchronous Communication in Mediated Team Design., in Redmond, J., Durling, D. and de Bono, A (eds.), Futureground - DRS International Conference 2004, 17-21 November, Melbourne, Australia. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2004/researchpapers/101
The Role of Asynchronous Communication in Mediated Team Design.
Research in CSCW has focused largely on synchronous forms of communication. However, there are strong arguments for suggesting that domains such as design, where there is a need for globalisation and to produce designs quickly and cheaply, will continue to rely on asynchronous communication. The survey of practicing designers reported here revealed that computer-mediated asynchronous communication forms a significant component of both local and remote design communication, is superceding conventional modes of remote communication and is likely to become increasingly important. In this paper we explore the affordances of asynchronous communication over synchronous modes and postulate ways in which the asynchronous communication may be enhanced.