Design Research Methodology - Final Design Research Report

31.8.2023 - 30.11.2023 / Week 01 - Week 14
Tan Zhao Yi / 0363285
Design Research Methodology / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media`
Final Design Research Report


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INSTRUCTION


Final Design Research Report
1. Research Proposal (Week 03 - Week 06)
We were required to select a topic of interest that is related to their BDCM specialisations (UI/UX, Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Digital Animation, Simulation Design, and Immersive Design). Next, we will focus on a specific research area (research problem) within that topic. 

We need to relate our research topic to main themes of either Design Culture & Design Principles, Design for Future Making or Social Design. 

The proposal must include the following:
a) Theme
b) Topic
c) Research problem
d) Problem statement
e) Research objective(s)
f) Research question(s)

I first draft out my research proposal in a Word document.

Fig 1.1. Research Draft

Then I document them into Google Slides.


Fig 1.2. Research Proposal - Google Slides
2. Critical Review (Week 03 - Week 06)
We are to select 3 research articles related to the research problem that were published within the last 5 years. Then write a review after referring to the notes provided in Microsoft Teams.

The review must include: 
a) The article’s reference, written in APA style (p.5), 7th edition
b) Summary of article
c) Strengths & weaknesses of the article
d) Conclusion
e) Reference list

Critical Review 1: 

Fig 2.1. Critical Review 1 - Google Slides

Critical Review 2:

Fig 2.2. Critical Review 2 - Google Slides

Critical Review 3:

Fig 2.3. Critical Review 3 - Google Slides
3. Primary Data (Week 06 - Week 12)
For this part, we are choosing at least one method to collect primary data for our study. The methods are qualitative research method, like observation studies, interviews, or focus groups, and quantitative research method, such as survey by questionnaires. Then we have to carry out the research to collect data and analyse them.

The slides must include:
a) Recap of research problem, research objective(s) and question(s)
b) Describe of the selected method(s)
c) Justification of methodology (an explanation, supported by literature, defending your choice of method and how it is relevant to the research problem)
d) Sampling procedure & data collection method
e) Collected data and analysis of data.

Fig 3.1. Primary Data - PDF
Then I spent some times to develop and compiled all the documents and the final compilation of final reflection report was documented below:

Final Design Research Reflection Report

Instruction: The research reflection report covers the entire project, including the proposal, critical review of secondary research, and research design with primary data and analysis. It will also include a reflective conclusion to summarize the research journey.

Requirements:
1. A final report slides that must include the following (improved version if needed):
  • Research Proposal
  • Critical Review
  • Primary Data and Analysis
  • Reference list in APA style (p.5), 7th edition
  • Reflection: Experience, Observation and Findings
2. A 5-8 minutes recorded presentation video
  • The slides should allocate space for the presentation video.
  • Face must be seen, real voice must be audible.
  • AI generative tools for video presentation are not permitted.


Fig 4.1. Final Report Slides - PDF

Fig 4.2. Presentation Video - MP4

FEEDBACK

Week 04
Your research topic is more about IT, you may need a lot of time to do research on it.

Week 06
Be specific when you write a problem statement.

Week 12
Good progress. Keep working with it.

Week 14
You have done all the progress, remaining the final report and reflection.

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