Actor-Network Inspired Design Research: Methodology and Reflections
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This paper describes how Actor-network theory, an approach to sociological analysis which comes from the field of Science and Technology Studies, can be used in the analysis of field work for design research. A case study of the investigation of the use of speech recognition dictation software is used to present an actor-network approach to the analysis of field work for design. Using an actor-network approach is useful in analyzing qualitative data, however it does not replace, or attempt to replace, the creativity involved in designing. Instead it is used to guide design, beginning a process of ensuring that a final product is useful and useable. The Actor-Network approach used here showed that users of speech recognition dictation software faced unique challenges in integrating the software into their work practices. An understanding of these challenges points the way to improved speech recognition software in the future. Finally, an actor-network approach is shown to be of potential further interest to design research.
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ID Code: | 8869 | ||
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Item Type: | Chapter in Book, Report or Conference volume (Conference contribution) | ||
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Measurements or Duration: | 12 pages | ||
Keywords: | Actor-Network Theory, Design, Speech Recognition | ||
ISBN: | 988-99101-4-4 | ||
Pure ID: | 33671405 | ||
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Creative Industries Faculty Current > Schools > School of Design Current > Research Centres > Law and Justice Research Centre |
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Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2007 The School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University | ||
Copyright Statement: | The right to post author-prepared versions of the work covered by this copyright in a personal collection on their own Home Page and on a publicly accessible server of their employer. Such posting is limited to non-commercial access and personal use by others. | ||
Deposited On: | 06 Aug 2007 00:00 | ||
Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2024 10:25 |
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