Framing behaviours in novice interaction designers

Authors

Nicole Lotz, The Open University, UK
Helen Sharp, The Open University, UK
Mark Woodroffe, The Open University, UK
Richard Blyth, The Open University, UK
Dino Rajah, Botho University, Botswana
Turugare Ranganai, Botho University, Botswana

Abstract

Some recent findings with expert designers relate problem–solution co-evolution and analogy use to framing practices. We wanted to understand if novices also use coevolution and analogies to frame their thinking. Furthermore we wanted to see if there are any differences across cultures. The paper reports an analysis of data gained from protocol studies with novice interaction designers in the UK and Botswana. Novice interaction designers in the UK and Botswana show some similarities in framing behaviours using co-evolution and opening analogies to develop metaphorical themes in framing. But within these observations we also found differences across the cohorts. The implications are discussed in the light of adopting appropriate design pedagogy for novices in different cultures

Keywords

Co-evolution, framing, analogy, design novices, culture

Citation

Lotz, N., Sharp, H., Woodroffe, M., Blyth, R., Rajah, D., and Ranganai, T. (2014) Framing behaviours in novice interaction designers, in Lim, Y., Niedderer, K., Redström, J., Stolterman, E. and Valtonen, A. (eds.), Design's Big Debates - DRS International Conference 2014, 16-19 June, Umeå, Sweden. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2014/researchpapers/112