‘Reflective drawing’: Drawing as a tool for reflection in design research

Calvo, Mirian

Abstract

This paper explores the role of ‘reflective drawing’ in a PhD research project that aims to analyse the value of co-design practices used to develop 'engagement tools' within community development. This PhD research is associated with ‘Leapfrog’, a three-year project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The term ‘reflective drawing’ refers to the use of drawing as a means of expression during the reflection process. This research involves a close interrelationship between theory and practice - one informs the other and vice versa. Thus, reflection is a crucial element in understanding this relationship. As Creek (2007) reports, reflection is an intuitive process that enables the understanding of ourselves within a context of practice. Therefore, understanding the reflection process requires understanding the use of drawing. This paper reflects on my own development of ‘reflective drawing’ as a tool to facilitate the capturing of my reflections.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: iJADE Conference 2016: Drawing
• Start Date: Nov 18, 2016
• End Date: Nov 19, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Nov 8, 2016
• Publication Date: Nov 18, 2016
• Deposit Date: Sep 17, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: reflective drawing, design ethnography, co-design, social design, design activism
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/905956
• Publisher URL: http://ijadeconference.weebly.com/
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : iJADE Conference 2016: Drawing
• Contract Date: Sep 17, 2018