RESEARCH-BASED DESIGN THEORY
- data-driven process of design thinking
- backed up by science, evidence, or mathematics
- designers gather data and evaluate/identify the problem in order to come up with a design that aims to solve it
- prototyping and testing the design is especially used in this design theory
EXAMPLES OF RESEARCH-BASED DESIGN
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Rigorous scientific research by a team of experts led by Tal Zaks was conducted in order to come up with this vaccine (Kollewe, 2020).
Clinical trials were conducted before these vaccines were released to the public, to ensure its efficiency and safety.
POSCA Markers
Uni Mitsubishi Pencil
In 1983, POSCA markers were created with a water-based formula for its ink. Coming up with a formula that is safe and high quality for artists to use on any surface until today required expert knowledge, research, and testing (Cortial & Miletitch, n.d.).
Space Needle
Before constructing a building, adequate research is required in order for it to be a safe and sturdy establishment. Edward Carlson's sketch of the Space Needle went through various revisions for it to be possible in real life (Cosgrove, n.d.). Now, the Space Needle's structure is able to withstand strong winds and earthquakes (Miaschi, 2021).
INTUITIVE DESIGN THEORY
- emotion-driven process of design thinking
- disregards or has minimal consideration to function
- prioritizes sentimental/aesthetic purpose
- products made with this design theory can be treated as a highly valued art piece
EXAMPLES OF INTUITIVE DESIGN
Cracked Dresser Judson Beaumont
This piece of furniture is unique in a way that there is a purposeful crack in the middle as well as its curvy shape, in contrast to usual dressers in the market. Beaumont's designs are described to be filled with personality and quirkiness (Beaumont & Dam, 2010).
CANVAS YOI Studio
When no one is seated, it looks like a plain 2-dimensional illustration of a chair, but a person can actually sit on it. This furniture is designed to give the illusion of the sitting person as a part of a painting, hence, the name of the chair, 'Canvas' (YOY, 2013).
Tectonic Bookcase Tembolat Gugkaev
Russian designer Tembolat Gugkaev experimented on the form of a bookshelf and played with its shapes to achieve this final product (DigsDigs.com, 2012). This creative and unique bookshelf is designed to look purposely disheveled or chaotic.
References
Beaumont, J Dam, M. (2010, March 30). Ordinary to extraordinary. Furniture design by Judson Beaumont at Straight Line Designs. LivingDesign.info. https://livingdesign.info/2010/03/30/ordinary-to-extraordinary/
Cortial, J., & Miletitch, R. (n.d.). History and values - Posca. Posca. https://www.posca.com/en/discover-posca/history-and-values/
Cosgrove, S. (n.d.). Space Needle History. Space Needle. https://www.spaceneedle.com/history
DigsDigs.com. (2012, May 4). Tectonic Bookcase By The Young Ossetian Designer. DigsDigs. https://www.digsdigs.com/tectonic-bookcase-by-the-young-ossetian-designer/
Kollewe, J. (2020, November 17). Covid vaccine: who is behind the Moderna breakthrough? The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/16/covid-vaccine-who-is-behind-the-moderna-breakthrough
Miaschi, J. (2021, August 24). Space Needle, Seattle - WorldAtlas. World Atlas. https://www.worldatlas.com/landmarks/space-needle-seattle.html
YOY. (2013). CANVAS. YOY. https://yoy-idea.jp/works/canvas/
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