Introduction
This project focused on creating a co-design research plan. With the end goal to have a comprehensive plan that could be passed on to researchers to execute. My topic was to look at how to optimize hybrid learning within design education.
The Methods
Establishing methods was a crucial step in this plan. After identifying the usual objective, problem, focus/scope, etc. I needed to set what methods would be used.
Below are the five methods which are explained in-depth. Being thorough allowed me to articulate what the methods are, how they are meant to be conducted, and why they were chosen.
Phase 1 - Individual Methods
The first phase focuses on the individual. In that we want to both pilot our methods with a smaller sample while also collecting initial data to impact the group methods (phase 2). In this phase we focus on the first 4 methods (conversation, immersion workbook, card sort and experience mapping).
Phase 2 - Collective Methods
The second phase focuses on the group. With the individual methods completed, the findings can be implemented into the final 2 methods that are conducted in group format. The groups are a mix of students and educators.
In this phase we will focus on 2 methods (experience mapping and roleplay). This time the experience mapping will be focused on the future experience as opposed to the current in the first phase.
Reflection
After completing this project I can confidently say that this is an area of design I would like to pursue as I continue to grow as a researcher and designer. A big part of this decision was in part to my professor fostering an environment of creativity and problem-solving. For that, I thank Liz Sanders for aiding in my journey.
Problems that I ran into…
1. This was one of my first times planning design research. It felt disorienting at times.
How I pivoted…
1. I benchmarked examples provided then compared against my topic/problem space to ensure I am including all pertinent information in my plan.
