A short guide to research (for designers)

The outer archives are busy

by James, Meredith (Assistant professor of graphic design)

About this book

This short guide developed from a series of lectures presented at Portland State University on how to conduct research as a creative. The guide explains concepts of information literacy and how to conduct quality research online, while also serving as an introduction to key primary techniques like ethnography. Finally, unlike existing research books, this pocket guide also includes research tactics specific to design.

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