A Framework for Transitioning Designerly Ways; Interrogating 50 Years of Inclusive Design for Paediatric Mobility



O'Sullivan, Cara and Nickpour, Farnaz ORCID: 0000-0003-4207-6807
(2021) A Framework for Transitioning Designerly Ways; Interrogating 50 Years of Inclusive Design for Paediatric Mobility. Design Journal, 24 (6). pp. 977-999.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Inclusive paediatric mobility (IPM) design is a growing field in need of critical and foundational designerly transitions in order to better deal with a wicked problem. This article adopts an illustrative mapping review method to interrogate the past 50 years of IPM design, aiming to identify alternative designerly ways that could help transition the field towards a more desirable long-term future. IPM Design contributions between 1970 and 2020 are mapped chronologically across Theoretical, Methodological, Empirical, and Interventional categories. A Reflection-for-Transition framework of Designerly Ways is developed to identify existing and alternative designerly ways, through categorizing key insights from the mapping review. The framework consists of five interrelated dimensions, including Designerly: Investigations, Processes, Contributions, Collaborations, and Contexts. Proposed alternative designerly ways include: exploring high-level narratives and social imaginaries; shifting focus towards problem-framing, child-centred design and transdisciplinarity; improved documentation and sharing to build a body of knowledge; and exploring extended design contexts.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: designerly ways, inclusive design, mapping review, reflective practice, transition design, inclusive paediatric mobility, child-centred design, assistive technology
Divisions: Faculty of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 01 Jun 2021 15:05
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 22:37
DOI: 10.1080/14606925.2021.1981626
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3124394