Our Tirana Pyramid modules are on their way to a new client — a DESIGNSCAPES system (CPA CHwB Albania). How do modular forms carry narratives? #ModularDesign #ParticipatoryDesign #DesignForCommunities #MuseumPractice #DesignResearch

A selection of fanzines by 2nd year students of the Graphic Design and Digital Media degree Lecturers: Silvia Flórez Duarte y Berta Ferrer labavalencia.net/en/curso/ba… Students of the Graphic Design and Digital Media degree created these editorial fanzines as part of a cross-disciplinary project combining two modules: research, critical thinking and design, developed alongside their lecturers. Through their fanzines, students explored contemporary design from multiple perspectives, investigating new visual languages, emerging trends and the challenges defining the future of the creative industry. As part of the process, they interviewed industry professionals and channelled that research into unique editorial pieces, each accompanied by a poster, developed with a distinctive authorial, critical and contemporary voice. #GraphicDesign #DigitalMedia #Fanzine #EditorialDesign #DesignStudents #StudentWork #LABAValencia #LABA #Valencia #Spain #GraphicDesignStudent #ContemporaryDesign #VisualDesign #EditorialFanzine #DesignEducation #CreativeEducation #DesignSchool #EscuelaDeDiseno #DiseñoGráfico #DiseñoEditorial #Fanzines #VisualCulture #CriticalThinking #DesignResearch #NewCreatives #CreativeIndustries #InternationalStudents #MadeInLABA #StudentProject #DesignCommunity

Learn about the Key UX research methods, how and when to use them! 😎🔖 What are UX research methods? User experience (UX) research methods are different ways of generating insights about your users, their behavior, motivations, and needs. You can use methods like user interviews, surveys, focus groups, card sorting, usability testing to identify user challenges and turn them into opportunities to improve the user experience. UX research methods include user interviews, card sorting, surveys, usability testing, and more. We’ll go into more detail about the top methods and when to use them later in this chapter. If you'd prefer a quick overview, check out the video below. Or, keep reading for an in-depth guide to each method (plus a bonus technique). Overview: The most common types of user research Qualitative vs. quantitative All research methods are either quantitative or qualitative. Qualitative research focuses on capturing subjective insights into users' experiences. It aims to understand the underlying reasons, motivations, and behaviors of individuals. Quantitative research, on the other hand, involves collecting and analyzing numerical data to identify patterns, trends, and significance. It aims to quantify user behaviors, preferences, and attitudes, allowing for generalizations and statistical insights. Attitudinal vs. behavioral Attitudinal research is about understanding users' attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs. It delves into the 'why' behind user decisions and actions. It often involves surveys or interviews where users are asked about their feelings, preferences, or perceptions towards a product or service. It's subjective in nature, aiming to capture people's emotions and opinions. Behavioral research is about what users do rather than what they say they do or would do. This kind of research is often based on observation methods like usability testing, eye-tracking, or heat maps to understand user behavior. Generative vs. evaluative Generative research is all about generating new ideas, concepts, and insights to fuel the design process. You might run brainstorming sessions with groups of users, card sorting, and co-design sessions to inspire creativity and guide the development of user-centered solutions. On the other hand, evaluative research focuses on assessing the usability, effectiveness, and overall quality of existing designs or prototypes. Once you’ve developed a prototype of your product, it's time to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. You can compare different versions of a design or feature through A/B testing—ensuring your design meets user needs and expectations. The best UX research type? The best research type varies depending on your project; what your objectives are, and what stage you’re in. Ultimately, the ideal type of research is one which provides the insights required, using the available resources. For example, if you're at the early ideation or product discovery stage, generative research methods can help you generate new ideas, understand user needs, and explore possibilities. As you move to the design and development phase, evaluative research methods and quantitative data become crucial. Read the full post: maze.co/guides/ux-rese… by @mazedesignHQ #ui #ux #uidesign #uxdesign #userexperience #uxui #productdesign #prototyping #uxresearch #usabilitytesting #usertesting #research #userresearch #design #designresearch #digital #designthinking #webdesign #appdesign #uxprocess #uxstrategy #agile #MVP

🇦🇺 Queensland University of Technology | PhD in Design, Gender Perception & Inclusive Design 🎨🧠 A PhD opportunity is open at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), exploring how design shapes perceptions of gender in objects, products, and environments. 📌 Position Overview 🎓 Role: PhD Candidate 📍 Location: Brisbane 🏢 Department: Industrial Design 👨‍🏫 Supervisors: Chris Koch & Levi Swann 🌏 Open to: Domestic & International Students 📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 🔬 Research Focus This practice-based PhD investigates how aesthetic choices, cultural context, and design language influence the perceived “gender” of objects. You will work on: • Inclusive and human-centred design research • Object perception and design semiotics • Interviews, workshops, and co-design studies • Parametric and generative design approaches • Developing physical and/or digital design prototypes 🎯 Goal: Create more inclusive, adaptable, and culturally responsive design frameworks and products. 🌍 Research Environment The project combines theoretical research with hands-on design practice, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and user engagement. 🎯 Ideal Candidate • Background in industrial/product design, interaction design, or related fields • Interest in inclusive and socially responsive design • Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods • Curiosity about generative or parametric design tools 🌟 Why Apply? • Work on socially impactful and future-focused design research 🌍 • Combine creativity with academic research • Opportunities for publications and conference presentations • Scholarship opportunities available 💡 🌍 Location Brisbane offers a vibrant creative and research community, warm climate, and excellent quality of life for international students. 🔗 More Info phdscanner.com/opportunities… #PhD #DesignResearch #IndustrialDesign #InclusiveDesign #HumanCenteredDesign #Australia #QUT #Research

A PhD in Design is where design, strategy, and leadership come together. Our new PhD in Design prepares professionals to tackle complex challenges in today’s dynamic economies across business and government, education, healthcare, mobility, technology, and beyond. Accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE, admissions are now open for those shaping what comes next across MENASA (the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia). Apply now and advance your design career: hw.ac.uk/dubai/study/septemb… #design #designPhD #postgraduate #research #designresearch

There’s a cat in my system. Can someone help me remove it? 🐱 It guards files. Jumps on folders. Reads documents on hover — before I even click. I built it as a research experiment around one uncomfortable question: we’ve given AI extraordinary intelligence and dressed it in the same card-grid UI from 2012. We optimized for capability. Nobody optimized for presence. What if the interface behaved instead of just responded? Spatial awareness. Ambient personality. Context before you ask. Calm — not loud. Weiser & Brown called it calm technology in 1995. I think we’ve forgotten it entirely. The surface is alive. Every animation has intent, not decoration. The cat reads context, reacts, protects. It’s a small absurd thing sitting on top of a question I can’t stop asking: Is the interface layer about to become as important as the model underneath? I don’t have the answer yet. But it has fur. 🐾 Still open to removing it. (Not removing it.) #InteractionDesign #DesignResearch #AmbientComputing #HumanAICollaboration

قد يكون منتجك جيّدًا… لكن المستخدم لا يفهمه ❗ في هذا الثريد، نأخذك في جولة سريعة لفهم أنواع أبحاث التصميم، وكيف تساعدك على اكتشاف احتياجات المستخدمين وفهم سلوكهم بشكل أعمق 🔍 تابع الثريد لتتعرّف على التفاصيل ⬇️ #UXResearch #UXDesign #DesignResearch #UserExperience

Geleceğin UX’i AI ile şekilleniyor. Peki Türkiye’deki profesyoneller bu dönüşümü nasıl deneyimliyor? Brick Institute iş birliğiyle yürüttüğümüz bu araştırmada, Türkiye’deki UX profesyonellerinin AI araçlarıyla çalışma deneyimlerini bizzat yaşayanlardan öğrenmek istiyoruz. 📊 Bu araştırma ile: UX süreçlerinde AI kullanımını, Karşılaşılan fırsat ve zorlukları, Gelecekteki rol değişimlerini, daha net ortaya koymayı amaçlıyoruz. Eğer sen de UX alanında çalışıyorsan, katkın bizim için çok değerli. 🕒 Anket süresi: 8–10 dakika 🔒 Tüm yanıtlar anonimdir Anket linki için 👉 userspots.typeform.com/to/JZ… #UXResearch #UserExperience #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DesignResearch #UXTurkey #Softtech #Brick #UXCommunity

Reference screen research for Charts & Graphs from @referodesign #designresearch

PhD milestone completed “Biocatharsis as a Critique of Biomimesis: A Design Approach” PhD dissertation by Heysem Sühan Beyaztaş A demanding intellectual journey — grateful to the jury members. Congratulations to Heysem. #Architecture #DesignResearch #PhD #Biomimes

@IITHyderabad is proud to share that the book Indigenous Architecture of Northeast India: Form, Meaning, and Adaptation – An Amalgamation of Culture, Climate, Craft, and Digital Technologies was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, on the occasion of National Science Day at the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. Authored by Dr. Shiva Ji, Associate Professor and Aman Sharma (PhD Scholar) from the Department of @Design, IIT Hyderabad, the book is funded under the DST IHDS2 project. This scholarly work offers a comprehensive exploration of indigenous architecture in Northeast India, examining how culture, climate-responsive design, craftsmanship, and digital technologies intersect to shape sustainable built environments. The inauguration at a national platform marks a significant milestone for the authors and reflects IIT Hyderabad’s continued commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research that bridges tradition and innovation. #IITHyderabad #NationalScienceDay2026 #BookLaunch #DesignResearch #IndigenousKnowledge #DST #ResearchExcellence @PMOIndia @EduMinOfIndia @DDNewslive

IndiaHCI 2026 invites submissions in Human Computer Interaction and related areas.Researchers, practitioners, and students are encouraged to contribute.Submit at 2026.indiahci.org #HCI #CallForPapers #DesignResearch #DesignForDignity #indiahci #indiahci2026 #hcipai

🌡️ Heat waves? Cold waves! Researchers from @Technion & @CornellTech present CeraPiper—porous ceramic pipes that cool the air through water evaporation. ❄️No electricity 🌍No pollution 📐Smart, scalable manufacturing Presented at #SCF25 (ACM) 🔗 dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/37457… technion.ac.il/en/blog/artic… #PassiveCooling #ClimateInnovation #CleanTech #DesignResearch #EvaporativeCooling #Technion #CornellTech

In Mary Katrantzou’s AW19 collection Bauhaus Centenary, modernist geometry is translated into textile language with remarkable precision. Referencing Weimar–Dessau 1919–2019, the collection fuses Bauhaus principles of form, structure, and functionality with intricate surface craftsmanship demonstrating how historical design systems can remain radically contemporary. @BauhausMovement @PaisleyPowered #Bauhaus #MaryKatrantzou #AW19 #FashionHistory #TextileDesign #Modernism #DesignResearch

Natural Fiber Welding’s restructuring and renewed focus on #Pliant, a fully bio-based and plastic-free outsole material, highlights both the technological potential and systemic challenges of scaling sustainable materials within the footwear industry. The case illustrates the ongoing tension between material innovation, capital structures, and long-term circularity ambitions in fashion supply chains. Reading 🔗 on @trellisgroup_ trellis.net/article/plastic-… @sassbrown01 @SafiaMinney @hollymcquillan @dilyswilliams @carolquarini @solenkipoz @AmyTwiggerH @gokcehatice @TexFash @anghym @VGeaney @angelamcrobbie @DrSarahGilligan @SMERVEi @senaygokcen #SustainableMaterials #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #BioBasedMaterials #FashionSustainability #IndustrialEcology #DesignResearch #Sustainability #SustainableDesign #Textiles #SustainableFashion

My article “Deconstructing and Reconstructing the Design/Craft Divide: Insights from Teaching Women’s Needlecraft in Design Education” has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 🧶✂️ #DesignEducation #DesignResearch

New research into emerging practice demonstrates how upcycling as a design methodology can expand narratives of material longevity and circularity in fashion. #Collarts Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) graduates #MikaylaScott, #CallumAmor, #CalaHernandezGodoy, and #AlyssaDimakakos articulate capstone work that interrogates repair, deadstock utilisation and embodied material histories. Their projects signal a shift towards intentional production and critical engagements with textile waste. Reading 🔗 fashionjournal.com.au/pre-lo… @sassbrown01 @SafiaMinney @hollymcquillan @dilyswilliams @solenkipoz @gokcehatice #SustainableFashion #CircularDesign #Upcycling #FashionEducation #MaterialCulture #DesignResearch

Good morning ☀️ Design research shows that people prefer simple and familiar layouts 🧠 Fewer choices 👉 faster decisions ⏱️ Clear structure 👉 fewer mistakes ✅ Good product design reduces thinking, not creativity 🎨 #ProductDesign #DesignResearch #UIDesign #UXDesign ✨

What I Learned at the Royal College of Art ... 10 lessons on art and design ... from @profserious profserious.substack.com/p/w… #AcademicTwitter #RoyalCollegeOfArt #ArtAndDesign #DesignResearch #CreativeProcess #LessonsLearned

The Visual Voices of Kerala’s Politics by Neetha Joseph Kalappurakkal, Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad, is selected for exhibition at the Students’ Biennale 2025, part of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale! A design-research project documenting Kerala’s political graffiti as living visual culture. #IITHyderabad #StudentsBiennale2025 #DesignResearch #Typography #Kerala @PMOIndia @EduMinOfIndia @DDNewslive