The Routledge Companion to Design Research 2nd Edition

The Routledge Companion to Design Research, 2nd Edition is an indispensable, contemporary guide for anyone navigating the evolving field of design research. This updated companion brings clarity to complex methodologies, offers interdisciplinary perspectives, and maps practical approaches for researchers, educators, and practicing designers across global contexts.

Inside, you’ll find lucid explanations of qualitative and quantitative methods, practice-led and participatory approaches, ethical considerations, and how digital technologies shape inquiry. Rich with case examples and critical reflections, the book connects theory to real-world design challenges—covering user-centred research, speculative design, co-design, evaluation, and translational strategies that bridge academia and industry.

Whether you’re a student building research skills, an academic developing curriculum, or a professional translating insight into Books and services, this second edition equips you with actionable frameworks and fresh international perspectives. Emphasizing interdisciplinarity and inclusivity, it highlights how cultural, social, and technological contexts influence research outcomes, making it especially valuable for global practitioners and regional projects alike.

Practical yet authoritative, the companion fosters rigorous thinking while inspiring innovative practice. It’s an essential reference for coursework, project planning, grant proposals, and design-led policymaking—helping you craft research that is credible, communicable, and impactful.

Add this authoritative resource to your library to strengthen methodology, sharpen critical judgment, and expand your influence in the world of design research. Purchase your copy today and advance your practice with confidence.

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