Research-based design

Therefore, most of the activities take place in a close dialogue with the community that is expected to use the tools or services designed.

In this phase, design researchers use rapid ethnographic methods, such as participatory observation, note-taking, sketching, informal conversations, and interviews.

The participatory design sessions tend to take place with small groups of 4 to 6 participants.

Since one of the main features of the research-based design is its participatory nature, the user's involvement is an integral part of the process.

Ultimately, the prototypes are developed to be functional on a level that they can be tested with real people in their everyday situations.