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Design Synthesis
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Deciphering raw research from insight, Jon Kolko, Senior Design Analyst at frog, explores practical methods of design synthesis at the Interaction 09 Conference in Vancouver on Saturday, February 7th. Jon introduces various methods of Synthesis as ways to translate research into meaningful insights. He advises how to manage the complexity of gathered data, eliciting hidden meaning in that research.
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Anonymous - March 31, 2009
Is it just me, or did he take 20 odd minutes to describe brainstorming?
I Wish I Saw This Earlier
LaQuesha - March 31, 2009
This information has been very helpful for me and I wish I heard all this valuable information at the earlier stages of my senior thesis' project. It really does take all these steps to get a solid product/design solution in the end.
The "abduction" method is very interesting. John's energy for Design Synthesis brought a lot of clarity to what I need to do with my research because my biggest problem during the design process is utilizing my research so that it is reflected in the final design.
Well, I took a lot of notes and rewound this video several times so I didn't miss anything. I will be applying all the Design Syntheses information I received to my thesis so I can have a stronger argument, solid sketches, and organize all of my notes/research (it's so overwhelming).
Thanks John and Frog!
Slides?
Clay Parker Jones - August 5, 2009
John mentions that the slides from the presentation would be available after the talk.
Is this the case? If so, where?
saw a presentation today
erik fiechter - September 25, 2009
saw a presentation today from one of your collegeaus at the picnic conference in Amsterdam. i was impressed and would like to know more about your way of working. time is precious, i'd rather like to visit your office and talk for hours with you guys and girls, but to get a better idea i'll settle for the slides (at least for the time being)