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JournalISSN: 1460-6925

Design Journal 

Routledge
About: Design Journal is an academic journal published by Routledge. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Design education & Product design. It has an ISSN identifier of 1460-6925. Over the lifetime, 1354 publications have been published receiving 12350 citations.


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TL;DR: In this paper, a relatively complete definition of the paradigm of human centred design is formulated and reflections upon the meaning of the word ‘design' are made and a simple structural model of the design questions addressed.
Abstract: Reflections upon the meaning of the word ‘design’ are made and a relatively complete definition of the paradigm of human centred design is formulated. Aspects of both the background and the current practice of the paradigm are presented, as is a basic structural model of the design questions addressed. Examples are provided of the economic benefit of human centred design in business settings as an approach for designing products, systems and services which are physically, perceptually, cognitively and emotionally intuitive. Examples are further provided of the coherence of the paradigm with the logic and structure of several currently popular marketing and banding frameworks. Finally, some strategic implications of adopting human centred design as a business strategy are suggested.

328 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a design approach is introduced for designing products with added emotional value, based on a theoretical framework and a non-verbal instrument to measure emotional responses, and the value of the design approach was assessed by applying it to the design of mobile telephones.
Abstract: In this paper, a design approach is introduced for designing products with added emotional value. First, the approach was established, based on a theoretical framework and a non-verbal instrument to measure emotional responses. Second, the value of the design approach was assessed by applying it to the design of mobile telephones. Mobile telephones were found to be useful vehicles as people appear to have strong feelings about this product. A user study was conducted which resulted in the identification of two user groups (‘trend followers' and ‘security seekers') and for each group an emotional profile. Four telephones were designed which, for each group, either were intended to or were not intended to match the group's profile. Finally, these designs were evaluated with the non-verbal instrument. The results indicate that the approach is appropriate for designing products with added emotional value. The advantages and disadvantages of the approach are discussed and further research directions indicated.

323 citations

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TL;DR: In the last decade, growing attention has been paid to the potential value of design theory and practice in improving public services as mentioned in this paper, where Experience-based Co-design (EBCD) is a participatory researc...
Abstract: Over the last decade, growing attention has been paid to the potential value of design theory and practice in improving public services. Experience-based Co-design (EBCD) is a participatory researc...

279 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors introduce a theoretical basis for the process that underlies emotional responses to consumer products and discuss five distinct classes of product-evoked emotions, each of which are the outcome of a unique pattern of eliciting conditions.
Abstract: This paper introduces a theoretical basis for the process that underlies emotional responses to consumer products Five distinct classes of product-evoked emotions are discussed, each of which are the outcome of a unique pattern of eliciting conditions The framework for these patterns was drawn from a model that reveals the cognitive basis of product emotions The main proposition of this model is that emotional reactions result from an appraisal process in which the individual appraises a product as (potentially) harming, or favouring one or several of their concerns In this perspective the concern and the appraisal are considered key parameters that determine if a product evokes an emotion and if so what emotion is evoked Because each of the five classes of product emotions (ie instrumental, aesthetic, social, surprise, and interest emotions) is discussed in terms of these key parameters, it can be used to explain the complex and often personal nature of product emotions, and support designers in t

222 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of research investigating the application of Design for Sustainable Behaviour in two product case studies, one examining social impacts of mobile phones and the other environmental impacts of household refrigerators.
Abstract: Sustainable design takes into account environmental, economic and social impacts enacted throughout the product lifecycle. Design for Sustainable Behaviour (DfSB) is an emerging activity under the banner of sustainable design which aims to reduce products' environmental and social impact by moderating how users interact with them.This paper presents the results of research investigating the application of Design for Sustainable Behaviour in two product case studies, one examining social impacts of mobile phones and the other environmental impacts of household refrigerators. It analyses selected behaviour models from social-psychological theories and highlights the barriers to sustainable consumption. A model is developed to illustrate the factors stimulating changes in behaviour, and design intervention strategies are highlighted and their application within Design for Sustainable Behaviour discussed.The two case studies are used to illustrate how Design for Sustainable Behaviour could be applied ...

168 citations

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No. of papers from the Journal in previous years
YearPapers
202337
202276
202154
202048
2019223
201847