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This process, as outlined by (Design og arkitektur Norge in 2022),
The collaboration with various design disciplines is crucial to reveal
challenges and opportunities. The primary goal is to empathise with
ensures that design solutions are not only creative but also
users, comprehending their thoughts and emotions to ascertain their grounded in a deep
more effective and user-friendly products and services. The Double
needs and expectations accurately.
Phase 2: Synthesis The collected data is then analysed and distilled Diamond Design Pro
to its essence. This refined information is utilised to reformulate the
design and user engagement in crafting impactful design solutions.
problem statement, delineate the range of possibilities, and
How it was Applied to this Project
recalibrate the project’s objectives. This phase ensures that the
Phase 1: Discovery At the outset, I identified the pressing issue of
design direction is firmly rooted in user-centric data.
SAD. My research design was guided by the Double Diamond model
Phase 3: Ideation With a clear problem definition in place, the
process moves to ideation, where generating a multitude of concepts and an Exploratory
dual approach: conducting academic research to gather insights
is key. The focus here is on the volume of ideas rather than their
from scholarly articles and executing field research through surveys
initial quality. These concepts are then enhanced through user
feedback and the input of other design disciplines, fostering a
and interviews to understand the lived experiences of those with SAD.
collaborative environment for innovation.
Phase 2: Definition Following data collection, I engaged in a thorough
analysis to synthesise the findings. This process allowed me to build
Phase 4: Implementation The final phase culminates in the
realisation of a solution that meets user needs. Prototypes are
themes and pinpoint design opportunities that could address the
constructed and rigorously tested with users to refine the design. A
needs of people with SAD, setting the stage for the subsequent
ideation phase.
finalised design concept is then presented, encapsulating the
insights and feedback garnered throughout the process.
Chapter 02: Research
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH - LITERATURE REVIEW
Qualitative Phase:
In-depth interviews with 6 participants provided qualitative insights.
The structured interviews consisted of open-ended questions
designed to deepen the understanding of SAD’s impact on daily life
and identify areas where innovative solutions could be beneficial.
Thematic analysis was applied to interpret the data, focusing on
prevention strategies and the lived experiences of those affected by
SAD.
The study’s mixed methods approach provided a comprehensive
understanding of SAD, highlighting the need for increased public
education and innovative preventative or awareness measures.
Research and Design Project
Model for Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method(ESMM) for this project(Fredo
Eyong, 2023)
(STORYSET.2024)