Varieties and issues of participation and design

Yoram Reich; Suresh L. Konda; Ira A. Monarch; Sean N. Levy; Eswaran Subrahmanian

doi:10.1016/0142-694X(95)00000-H

Varieties and issues of participation and design

Yoram Reich, Suresh L. Konda^*, Ira A. Monarch, Sean N. Levy, Eswaran Subrahmanian

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School of Mechanical Engineering

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Participatory design is the antithesis of traditional design in which designers are expected to exhibit their expertise. The right to participate in design is often ignored and even when it is accepted, many obstacles including perceived pragmatic/economic deficiencies and organizational concerns, impede participation. This paper critizes the foundations of traditional design and elaborates some features of participation in various design disciplines particularly in the context of architectural design and urban planning. An approach to participation founded on widening communication channels among participants is presented. Finally, the potential applications of computer tools for supporting participation are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	165-180
Number of pages	16
Journal	Design Studies
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-694X(95)00000-H
State	Published - Apr 1996

Keywords

Communication
Computer-supported cooperative work
Design quality
Design theory

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