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ON THE HIERARCHICAL LEVELS OF DESIGN KNOWLEDGE

Part of: Design Theory and Research Methods

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2020

S. Kolarić ,
J. Beck  and
E. Stolterman
S. Kolarić*
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America
J. Beck
Affiliation:
Milwaukee School of Engineering, United States of America
E. Stolterman
Affiliation:
Indiana University, United States of America
*
*skolaric@gatech.edu

Abstract

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Hierarchies of knowledge represent a popular formalism for conceptualizing beliefs, justifications, and truth statements. To capitalize on the opportunity for formulating effective maps of design knowledge, this article introduces the hierarchical context–design development–high-level (CDH) model that stratifies different bodies of design-specific knowledge into ranked levels. We compare it with existing hierarchical models of knowledge, and describe its unique uses and benefits for both design research and design practice.

Keywords

design theorydesign knowledgedesign modelsepistemology of design

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Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference , Volume 1 , May 2020 , pp. 51 - 60
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