Yonsei 2026-Fall | Bokyung Lee Upcoming

CDM2008: Design Research

Design research turns questions about people, contexts, and experiences into evidence that can guide responsible design decisions. This course introduces a systematic process for framing research, selecting qualitative methods, conducting fieldwork, synthesizing findings, and communicating actionable insights.

Class time: Friday(s), time to be announced
Location: To be announced
Instructor: Prof. Bokyung Lee
Language: English

At a glance

Deliverables overview

Deliverable Weight Focus Due D-Day

Project 1

Deliverable #1 TBA Research Framing and Plan Oct. 02 Deliverable #2 TBA Fieldwork Documentation Nov. 06 Deliverable #3 TBA Synthesis and Insight Report Dec. 04 Deliverable #4 TBA Final Research Report and Presentation Dec. 18

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Deliverable #1

Deliverable #1: Research Framing and Plan

TBA

Project: Project 1
Due: Oct. 02

Define the research context, question, scope, proposed participants, method, and ethical considerations.

Deliverable #2

Deliverable #2: Fieldwork Documentation

TBA

Project: Project 1
Due: Nov. 06

Document the completed fieldwork, collected evidence, method adjustments, and emerging observations.

Deliverable #3

Deliverable #3: Synthesis and Insight Report

TBA

Project: Project 1
Due: Dec. 04

Present the analysis process, key patterns, insight statements, and supporting evidence.

Deliverable #4

Deliverable #4: Final Research Report and Presentation

TBA

Project: Project 1
Due: Dec. 18

Communicate the complete study, findings, limitations, and evidence-based design implications.