Problem solving and critical thinking for designers
Christine M. Piotrowski
- Resource Type:
- E-Book
- Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2011]
- Copyright:
- ©2011
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- Summary:
- "Bestselling author Christine M. Piotrowski users her trademark accessible and conversational approach to explain how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions by having the reader follow through case studies and stories, and dealing with a variety of situations. A special section presents a selection of scenarios or documents with problems, and permits the reader to work through for a solution. Whether dealing with a design problem or with a client, Critical Thinking for Designers will put the reader on the correct path to a solutions-oriented practice"-- [Provided by publisher]
"Piotrowski explains how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions by having the reader follow through case studies and stories, dealing with a variety of situations"-- [Provided by publisher] - Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: ch. 1. Thinking critically
- What is critical thinking?
- Who is a critical thinker?
- Importance of thinking critically in interior design
- It is not criticism
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 2. Design as process
- Design process: a brief review
- For whom do we design?
- Not the first answer
- Using time effectively
- Design thinking
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 3. Problem definition and analysis
- Goals and objectives
- Problem definition
- Problem analysis
- Synthesis
- Design concept statements
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 4. Asking questions
- Purpose of asking questions
- Listening skills
- Asking the right questions
- Is there always a right answer?
- Bias
- Avoiding disputes
- Negotiation
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 5. Looking for answers: research methodologies
- Types of research
- Evidence-based design
- Developing a research project
- Assessing information
- Assessing information from the internet
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 6. Decision making
- Making decisions
- What constitutes decision making?
- Decision-making strategies
- Why we make wrong decisions
- Conclusion
- For discussion
- ch. 7. Ethical decision making
- Importance of ethical decision making
- Business versus ethical conflicts
- Client expectations
- Conclusion
- For discussion.
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- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Item content: English
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- Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web. - Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Digital Characteristics:
- text file
- Call Numbers:
- NA2750 .P54 2011eb
- ISBNs:
- 1118015622 (electronic bk.)
9781118015629 (electronic bk.) - OCLC Numbers:
- 715159736
- Other Control Numbers:
- EBC661492 (source: MiAaPQ)