The fragility of human-centred design

In human-centred design (HCD), researchers and designers develop products in cooperation with the potential users of these products. They attempt to give users a voice or a role in their projects, with the intention of developing products that match users' needs and preferences. This approach is especially interesting in the information and...

The reflective practice in product design teams

De innerlijke kracht van de ontwerper: De rol van intuïtie in het ontwerpproces, The inner strength of the designer: the role of intuition in the design proces

The aim of this research is to clarify the role of intuition in the design process. For this purpose, nineteen in depth interviews with designers were recorded and analysed. Through these interviews, it has been revealed that both rational as well as intuitive aspects play a part in the design process. This research shows a way of designing in...