Introduction of the course, Content, Objective and aims
Chapter One

-Introduction to The Course
-Course Description
-Course Objective
-Clusters and Disciplines
-Social Science & Humanities
-RESEARCH
-Design Research Cycle
-Design Attributes
Chapter One Sub Topic Two
-Chapter Mapping
-User Centered Design & Design Process
-Concept Poster & Timeline Product Review
Chapter One Sub Topic Three
-The Three Phases of User Research in The Design Process
-Understand the problem
-Evaluate Solution
-Test the Execution


User Centered Design
Chapter Two

-User Centered Design
-Graduate Design Research Components
-What is User Centered Design?
-Principles of User Centered Design
-Empathy: Approaches & Techniques
Chapter Two Sub Topic Two
-Design Thinking Process
-Design Thinking Branding
-Design Thinking Methods & Tools
-Design Thinking Steps in Perspective
Chapter Two Sub Topic Three
-Benefits of User Centered Design
-Better Understanding of the Problem
-Allows rapid testing and validation of story concepts before time consuming process
-Provides a clear, sociable visual representation of the project vision
-Engaging the end user as a customer
-Provides usability by stealth
-Improves basis for estimation


Process of Gathering Document And Visual Information
Chapter Three

-Process of Gathering Document and Visual Information
-Design Thinking Process Diagram
-Empathize Phase Exploration Tools
-Unstructured Interviews
-Unstructured Observation
-Contextual Inquiry
-Story Telling
Chapter Three Sub Topic Two
-Contextual Inquiry
-Contextual Design
Chapter Three Sub Topic Three
-Storytelling


Define Phase Exploration Tools
Chapter Four

-Define Phase Exploration Tools
-Contextual Analysis
-SWOT Analysis
-Thematic Analysis
-Identifying The Needs
-Needs Analysis
-Issue Validation
-Literature Review
-Real Case Observation
-Research Objective Guides

Chapter Four Sub Topic Two

-Research Title Development
Chapter Four Sub Topic Three
-Personas
-Personas in Design Thinking


Literature Review
Chapter Five
-Literature Review
-Terms/Definition
-Real Case Observation
-Product Reviews
-Case Reviews
-Product Review Matrix
-Reviewing Products Using Usability, Aesthetic and Technical Aspects
-Product Review Writing
Chapter Five Sub Topic Two
-Product Analysis Approach
-Product Analysis – 5Ws and 1H
-Product Analysis – ACCESS FMM
-Detailed Analysis
Chapter Five Sub Topic Three
-Types of Literature Review
-Narrative
-Systematic (Timeline)
-Argumentative
-Integrative
-Theoretical


Method of Data Collections and Analysis
Chapter Six
-Research Design
-Definition
-Research Design Elements
-Research Design Matrix
-Descriptive Research Design
-Method of Data Analysis
Chapter Six Sub Topic Two
-Product Analysis Approach
-Product Analysis – 5Ws and 1H
-Product Analysis – ACCESS FMM
-Detailed Analysis
Chapter Six Sub Topic Three
-Types of Case Studies
-Illustrative Case Studies
-Exploratory/Pilot Case Study
-Cumulative Case Study
-Critical Instance Case Study
-Explanatory Case Study
-Exploratory Case Study
-Multiple Case Study
-Instrumental Case Study





Interview Questions Development
Chapter Seven
-Interview Questions Development
-How to Develop Interview Question?
-Survey Questionnaire Procedure
-Observation Analysis Procedure Non Participant & Participant Observations
Chapter Seven Sub Topic Two
-Research Tools and Techniques
-Quantitative Tools
-Qualitative Tools
Chapter Seven Sub Topic Three
-Types of Data Collection Instruments
-Data Collection Instruments

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