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In addition to research papers, the Design Society is developing several valuable resources for those interested in the study of design. These include a repository of PhD theses, a library of case studies and transcripts of design activities, and an archive of our newsletters. Please note that these resources are accessible exclusively to Design Society members.

Conversation Cafe

Category:
The Design Exchange
Type:
Method
People:
1 User(s),   1 Collaborator(s)
Characteristic:

Research      Approach: Intrusive, Purpose: Explorative, Researcher location: Present, Time perspective: Future, Time perspective: Present/past, Type of data collected: Qualitative, Unit of analysis: Collective Attitudes, User role: Mindset-dependent, User setting: Setting independent

Date:
March 8, 2015
Summary:
A Conversation Cafe assembles up to 8 people and a talking object. People are not allowed to talk without the object, which is passed so each person speaks briefly without response. This process is repeated once for deeper insight, then the group begins an open but equal dialogue before closing...

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