Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Hurst, Ada"
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An exploratory study of experiences of design at hackathons
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-25)Hackathons are popular events where participants “hack” together a project, from ideation through to the final presentation, in 24-48 hours. It is typical for hackathons to be tech-centric; therefore, the attendees tend ... -
Trade-offs in Design: A Theory Building Qualitative Study on the Role of Problem Formulation and Framing in Resolving Trade-offs in Design
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-12)Design projects are complex problem-solving endeavors that can involve many goals that are often conflicting. These trade-offs between goals have been primarily studied through the lens of optimization, attempting to create ... -
Using systems mapping to understand design framing
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-29)Design is a cognitive activity that involves an iterative process of problem definition, analysis, solution synthesis, and evaluation. These are necessary for grappling with the complex and ill-structured nature of design ...