Search for dissertations about: "Foundation design"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 359 swedish dissertations containing the words Foundation design.
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1. The science of imagining solutions : design becoming conscious of itself through design
Abstract : This dissertation addresses a paradox in design: we currently live in a day and age that is fundamentally conditioned by artifice on all scales, and principled by a deep sense of contingency and possibility. In this world, anything could always be something else. READ MORE
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2. Body and design : Alternative ontologies in body based design processes
Abstract : The human body is a central aspect in design and is considered to be a fundamental starting point in body-based design processes. During the design process, both the existential and functional aspects of the body are explored in relation to the different activities that need to be considered with regard to the design of clothing, dress, and its association with objects in the world. READ MORE
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3. A Material Framework for Product Design
Abstract : A new paradigm is slowly making its way into society, affecting our material practice as designers. Materials selection in design and product development has for a long time been dominated by a purely technical approach, mainly focusing on properties and performance. READ MORE
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4. Participatory inquiry : Collaborative Design
Abstract : This dissertation focuses on design sessions in which users and stakeholders participate. It demonstrates how material from field studies can be used in exploratory design sessions. The emphasis is on the staging and realization of experiments with ‘possible futures’. READ MORE
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5. In/visible - Conceptualizing Service Ecosystem Design
Abstract : This thesis explores and advances the evolving understanding of service design in service research. The study problematizes the prevailing view of service design as the design of service offerings to improve customer experiences. READ MORE