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082			_a745.4072 _bCUR
100			_aCuredale, Robert _96789
245		0	_aDesign research methods : _b150 ways to inform design
260			_aTopanga _bDesign Community College _c2013
300			_a287p.
520			_aThis book provides quick and practical research techniques that you can use to inform design. You will be introduced to essential research techniques such as affinity diagrams so that you can successfully base your design directions on user-centered evidence to get client buy-in. Design Research is one of the fastest growing areas of design as organizations are trying to target design solutions more accurately and successfully. The book is intended for designers in all fields, architects, researchers, and business executives as well as students, seeking a foundational understanding of design research terms and techniques who want to create business value and strategic impact through informed design. Each method has a description of how to use the method, why to use the method and when to use the method. Further references are supplied.
650			_aDesign _92588
650			_aDesign - Methodology _96790
650			_aDesign thinking _96791
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