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A user-friendly manual to research methods in art and design practices

This volume presents the Circle of Doing Research: a model to get you started in art and design research. Conceived within the contextual setting of the art school, it is holistic, multidisciplinary and prioritizes practice. It consists of six actions. The basis of the circle is formed by the following: research by making, research of context and participatory research, where information, prototypes, encounters and experiences are gathered and produced. The remaining three actions are concerned with documenting research, publicizing research and reflecting on research. The Circle of Doing Research is an open, accessible and non-linear model. Each action can be an entry point, whether you want to start with material experiments, conversations with others, or in the library. All actions are connected and inform each other which encourages a process of iteration and constant reflection. The Circle can be enriched with methods, sources and focal points according to specific disciplines and needs. The book contains research trajectories of art and design students throughout, illustrating the rich possibilities to be uncovered in the unfolding of a research project. This illuminating model can be useful to all, from those beginning to learn about research in art and design to more advanced practitioners.

Whether you consider yourself a beginner or a more advanced practitioner, this guide to getting started with research in art and design is ready to bring you further. It introduces the circular model of doing research visually, augmented by many examples, images, and practical tools. The publication highlights the unique and rich aspects of practice-based research while remaining accessible and applicable to different disciplines. The research process is described through six actions, each equally important as a potential starting point: research by making, research of context, participatory research, reflecting on research, documenting research, and making public.