Hands-On Research for Artists, Designers & Educators introduces the Circle of Doing Research — a practical, non-linear model that reframes research as an iterative practice native to the art school, built around making, context, and participation rather than academic convention.
About This Book
Research in art and design has long resisted the linear structures imposed by academic tradition. This compact manual addresses that tension directly, presenting a six-action framework — the Circle of Doing Research — that treats practice as the primary site of inquiry. The six actions span research by making, contextual research, participatory research, documentation, publication, and reflection. Crucially, no action is privileged as a starting point: a material experiment, a conversation, or a library visit can each initiate a project. Throughout, student research trajectories illustrate how the model unfolds in real practice, making this an essential reference for design research pedagogy and studio-based inquiry at any level.
Key Features
- 104 pages of student research trajectories, methodological diagrams, and applied examples across art and design disciplines
- Edited by Harma Staal, Jojanneke Gijsen, and Miriam Rasch
- Published by ISOLARII, ISBN: 9789083404165
What You'll Discover
- The six interconnected actions of the Circle of Doing Research — from making and contextual inquiry to documentation, publication, and reflection — and how each can serve as an entry point
- How participatory research methods, including encounters and experience-gathering, function within an art and design practice context
- The role of iteration and constant reflection in binding the six actions together into a coherent, evolving research process
- How the Circle can be adapted and enriched according to specific disciplines, focal points, and individual research needs
About the Author
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Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 104
- Dimensions: 5.75 x 8.25 in
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9789083404165
- Publisher: ISOLARII
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Art and design students beginning their research practice, educators developing studio-based research curricula, and practitioners seeking a flexible, practice-led framework for design research methodology.