Abstract
The use of terms in design research is not clear. A significant number of papers discuss how to design with reference to “tools for” without making clear what constitutes a tool (or method). This paper reviews work on the concept of tools, it examines the use of terms in selected papers and reviews three possible ways to define and categorise tools. It recommends the term “tool” be used as little as possible and only with reference to tangible objects. This can help distinguish between methods as ways to carry out an action and tools as the physical means to do so.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Nov 2019 |
| Event | Research & Education in Design Conference: People & Processes & Products & Philosophy - The Centre for Research on Architecture, Urbanism and Design of the Lisbon School of Architecture, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 13 Nov 2019 → 15 Nov 2019 http://redesconference.fa.ulisboa.pt |
Conference
| Conference | Research & Education in Design Conference |
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| Location | The Centre for Research on Architecture, Urbanism and Design of the Lisbon School of Architecture, Universidade de Lisboa |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisbon |
| Period | 13/11/2019 → 15/11/2019 |
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Keywords
- tools
- methods
- theory
- philosophy of design
Artistic research
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