Journal article
To sketch or not to sketch? That is the question
Design studies, v 27(5), pp 587-613
01 Sep 2006
Abstract
In this paper we question whether sketching is essential for conceptual designing. In order to test this hypothesis, we conducted think-aloud experiments with expert architects. They were engaged in two separate design processes: where they were not allowed sketch and where they were allowed to sketch. The comparison of design activities in these two conditions was based on a protocol analysis. The results show that there is no significant difference between sketching and not sketching based on three assessments: design outcome, cognitive activity and idea links. This case study shows that sketching is not an essential activity for expert architects in the early phases of conceptual designing. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- Title
- To sketch or not to sketch? That is the question
- Creators
- Zafer Bilda - The University of SydneyJohn S. Gero - The University of SydneyTerry Purcell - The University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- Design studies, v 27(5), pp 587-613
- Number of pages
- 27
- Grant note
- University of Sydney (http://data.elsevier.com/vocabulary/SciValFunders/501100001774)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000240421600004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33747176613
- Other Identifier
- 991022157485604721