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

Calvo, Mirian

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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.

Citation

Calvo, M. (2016, November). ‘Reflective drawing’: Drawing as a tool for reflection in design research. Paper presented at iJADE Conference 2016: Drawing, University of Chester, UK

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name iJADE Conference 2016: Drawing
Conference Location University of Chester, UK
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
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
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