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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.

Diary Studies

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

Research      Approach: Non-intrusive, Purpose: Explorative, Researcher location: Absent, Time perspective: Present/past, Type of data collected: Qualitative, Unit of analysis: Attitudes and Behavior, User role: Self-reporting, User setting: Natural

Date:
March 8, 2015
Summary:
In diary studies, participants are asked to keep a diary of day-to-day experiences that are relevant to the purpose of the study. Diary studies are exploratory and longitudinal, made of behavioural 'snapshots' captured over extended periods to reveal less tangible factors that can affect a user's...

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