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Mapping design research methods: foundations for a design research quality hub

Neumann, Nikolas (1); Pinquié, Romain (2); Assis, Geovana Blayer Ribeiro (3)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Neumann, Nikolas (1); Pinquié, Romain (2); Assis, Geovana Blayer Ribeiro (3)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Dresden University of Technology, Germany; 2: Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G-SCOP, France; 3: Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil
Page(s):
073-082
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10366
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Design research lacks a unified methodological framework, leaving researchers underexposed to diverse approaches and limiting informed method selection. This paper proposes a multidisciplinary cartography of design research methods, mapping research designs, data collection techniques, associated risks, and required resources. It provides a structured overview to support method selection and planning. This non-exhaustive, high-level cartography serves as a proof of concept to demonstrate feasibility and lay the foundation for a future community-driven Design Research Quality ecosystem.
Keywords:
design research, research methodologies and methods, research infrastructure
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