Developing a taxonomy for freehand sketching in design
File(s)
Published version
Author(s)
Hua, Min
Shan, Huang
Childs, Peter
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Taxonomy can be helpful in characterising the roles of the sketch in design. Various attempts have been made to classify design sketches. Ferguson developed widely accepted sketch taxonomy and showed how sketches are used in the design process using the classes of thinking, talking and prescriptive. However, some limitations of the original taxonomy have been found in practice due to professional and technological changes of the last 20 years. Therefore, an empirical study was conducted with the aim of investigating the implementation of the established design sketch taxonomy, revealing its specific limitations, and thereafter seeking to enhance and revise this taxonomy so that it can meet the needs of today’s design students and trainers. The empirical study utilised a qualitative research methodology, incorporating sketch observation and follow-up interviews of participants during a 2-day product design workshop. The outcome of the research was an enhanced design sketch taxonomy aimed at providing guidance for both design education and practice.
Date Issued
2018-09-06
Date Acceptance
2018-05-01
Citation
DS 93: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2018), 2018, pp.591-596
ISBN
978-1-912254-02-6
Publisher
Design Society
Start Page
591
End Page
596
Journal / Book Title
DS 93: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2018)
Copyright Statement
© 2018 Design Society.
Source
20th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2018)
Subjects
Sketch
sketch taxonomy
roles of design sketch
design education
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2018-09-06
Finish Date
2018-09-07
Coverage Spatial
London, UK