Exploring the everyday designer
Ron Wakkary · Summit (Simon Fraser University) · 2005
This paper discusses two studies, which investigate how designer and non-designer participants discussed and engaged in design activity. We found that close to half of non-designers can be mapped to “designer” profiles in analyzing design, and a distinct non-designer profile can also be described. We found that non-designers engage in a reflective practice approach to design that can be a substantial base of design skills. This research contributes by providing a description of an everyday designer that serves as a starting point for recasting the role of those we design for as everyday designers.