Differences between the discerning and opportunistic mind-sets in design learning

Conference paper (2017)

Authors

B.B. Hamat Responsible Marketing and Consumer Behavior , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, OLD Design Theory and Methodology

B. Eisenbart OLD Design Theory and Methodology

J.P.L. Schoormans Responsible Marketing and Consumer Behavior

P.G. Badke-Schaub OLD Design Theory and Methodology

Research Group

OLD Design Theory and Methodology

Design education Design learning Early design phases Design learning mind-sets

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2017

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English

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OLD Design Theory and Methodology

Abstract

Design learning can be improved by understanding the differences between individual characteristics of students and its connection with their learning processes and outcomes. This paper focusses on the differences between discerning and opportunistic mind-sets. 91 students from industrial, product or automotive design courses participated in a quasi-experiment where they were required to generate solutions for a design problem, answer a Q&A survey and fill in a questionnaire. The obtained data were analysed using qualitative and quantitative metrics. We found evidence of individual characteristics, processes and outcomes that differentiate the discerning and opportunistic mind-sets. Based on these findings the paper proposes and discusses potential implications for design education.

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