51-922 Research II

5–36 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The outcome is critically reflective practice documentation of a particular way of designing. The documentation should advance the practice of designing by establishing insights into existing practice and modeling examples of new forms of design practice. The dissertation comprehensively situates the practice in relation to other practices and theories of design. This PhD process is mimicked by the DDes. Research may reflect one of the following models: Design Studies Theory-based, Design Studies Fieldwork-based, Practice-based Research-oriented, Practice-based Practice-oriented

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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