Sampling in design research: eight key considerations

Philip Cash; Ola Isaksson; Anja Maier; Joshua Summers

doi:10.1016/j.destud.2021.101077

Sampling in design research: eight key considerations

Philip Cash, Ola Isaksson, Anja Maier, Joshua Summers

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How a research team defines their study sample can be decisive in shaping impact on both practice and theory. However, sampling in design research faces several major challenges, including diverse terminology, limited prior literature, and lack of common framework for discussing sampling decisions. We address these challenges by bringing together guidance from across related research fields as well as cross-referring to examples from published design research. We offer a structured process for sample development and present eight key sampling considerations. The paper contributes to research method selection, development, and use, as well as extending discussions surrounding knowledge construction, standards of reporting, and design research impact.

Original language	English
Article number	101077
Number of pages	21
Journal	Design Studies
Volume	78
Early online date	15 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2021.101077
Publication status	Published - 31 Jan 2022

Keywords

research methods
design science
design research
case studies
experimental design

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15th International Design Conference (DESIGN2018)
Anja Maier (Keynote/plenary speaker), Ola Isaksson (Keynote/plenary speaker), Philip Cash (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Joshua Summers (Keynote/plenary speaker)
22 May 2018
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