Abstract
The design thinking process also known as the problem-solving process has a unique cognitive process compared with other areas, such as natural science. During the de-sign process, the problem and solution areas are created in the designer's mind and evolve simultaneously until the process is completed. This co-evolution also occurs at the stage of a user study that is considered the stage of discovering the problem in the typical design process, such as the Double Diamond Model. However, the solution de-rived in discovering the problem stage is ignored or does not develop enough. This re-search suggests the method that can capture and develop the solution generated in a user study. Furthermore, through the case study, this research shows how it can be ap-plied in an actual user study and how the co-evolution of the problem and solution area occurs in the user study.
Keywords
design thinking, cognitive process, co-evolution, user research framework
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.550
Citation
Ryu, Y., and Kim, K. (2022) Constant problem and solution space investigation method in a user study phase: Focusing on early elderly's needs and design solutions identification, in Lockton, D., Lenzi, S., Hekkert, P., Oak, A., Sádaba, J., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2022: Bilbao, 25 June - 3 July, Bilbao, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.550
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Constant problem and solution space investigation method in a user study phase: Focusing on early elderly's needs and design solutions identification
The design thinking process also known as the problem-solving process has a unique cognitive process compared with other areas, such as natural science. During the de-sign process, the problem and solution areas are created in the designer's mind and evolve simultaneously until the process is completed. This co-evolution also occurs at the stage of a user study that is considered the stage of discovering the problem in the typical design process, such as the Double Diamond Model. However, the solution de-rived in discovering the problem stage is ignored or does not develop enough. This re-search suggests the method that can capture and develop the solution generated in a user study. Furthermore, through the case study, this research shows how it can be ap-plied in an actual user study and how the co-evolution of the problem and solution area occurs in the user study.