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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), 13:00–16:00
Location
VeritasB 206 (DFK Idea shop)
Instructor
Prof. Bokyung Lee
Language
English
Weekly schedule
Oct. 23 Stage 2: Planning & Stimuli

Week 8: Mid-term Presentation

Opening Questions

  • Can the audience follow why our study matters and how the design tests the research question?
  • Which assumptions in our proposal require the strongest defense?
  • How can critique be translated into concrete research decisions?

Learning Goal

Communicate the research proposal and design stimuli clearly, evaluate critique from multiple perspectives, and identify concrete revisions for the next study phase.

Lecture Materials

Unlocks when Week 7 class ends Oct. 16, 4:00 PM (KST)

In-class Activity

Unlocks when Week 7 class ends Oct. 16, 4:00 PM (KST)

Homework

  • FC Watch ‘Study Protocol Setup: Choosing What to Measure.’ DueOct. 30
  • Deliverable #2 · [Presentation] Mid-term Research Proposal & Stimuli Submit and present the final presentation PDF.
    • Include all working prototype and stimulus links.
    • Prepare an optional short MP4 backup for interactive prototypes.
    View Deliverable #2 · [Presentation] Mid-term Research Proposal & Stimuli     DueOct. 23 before class
  • Homework Use the submitted Feedback Decision Log to revise the research foundation, RQ, comparison conditions, and stimuli. View Homework 6 Due2026.10.30

Key Takeaways

Available after class Unlocks Oct. 23, 4:00 PM (KST), when this class ends.

Related Readings

  • No additional required reading
  • Review the Week 9 quantitative measurement examples after completing the FC lecture