Perspectives on Building a Discourse Between Design Theory and Practice

Abstract

Building a Discourse between Design Theory and Practice is one of the three sections of the Annotated Design Research Bibliography. Theoretical knowledge is simultaneously generated and accumulated through reflective practice and judging of results. To support the partnership of practitioner-researchers and research-practitioners, thirty theory and design practice books are selected in both directions regarding how knowledge is used and accumulated, and how knowledge is built through design research. The ‘theory building’ selection includes books on both reflective research concepts and those with reflective research examples. The ‘theory using’ selection ranges from the broad and general use of theories in design to the more specific use of theories in different design fields and the integration of design with other disciplines. The selected books are useful for the development of design theory, design research, design practice, design intellectual culture and design discipline.