The design analogy: a model for moral problem solving

Dorst, K; Royakkers, L

The design analogy: a model for moral problem solving

Dorst, K

Royakkers, L

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Citation:: Design Studies, 2006, 27 (6), pp. 633 - 656
Issue Date:: 2006-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Dorst, K https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6102-2348	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Royakkers, L	en_US
dc.date.issued	2006-11-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Design Studies, 2006, 27 (6), pp. 633 - 656	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0142-694X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/833
dc.description.abstract	In this paper we explore an analogy between design and ethics, first drawn by Whitbeck. We investigate her claim that such an analogy can help to understand moral problems and aid us in dealing with them by suggesting strategies for addressing moral problems. We explore the nature of analogies, and extract criteria for what constitutes a 'good' analogy. We use some of the established knowledge about design and design reasoning to consider critically and to extend Whitbeck's design analogy. We establish the practical merits of the design analogy in a thought experiment, solving a moral problem in a manner that is closely modelled on a design method. Our conclusions include suggestions for further research and a fledgling vision of the future role of design methodology. We propose that the design analogy could be fruitful in shedding light on problem solving in various areas of human endeavour not traditionally associated with design. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Design Studies	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.destud.2006.05.002	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Design Practice & Management	en_US
dc.title	The design analogy: a model for moral problem solving	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
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In this paper we explore an analogy between design and ethics, first drawn by Whitbeck. We investigate her claim that such an analogy can help to understand moral problems and aid us in dealing with them by suggesting strategies for addressing moral problems. We explore the nature of analogies, and extract criteria for what constitutes a 'good' analogy. We use some of the established knowledge about design and design reasoning to consider critically and to extend Whitbeck's design analogy. We establish the practical merits of the design analogy in a thought experiment, solving a moral problem in a manner that is closely modelled on a design method. Our conclusions include suggestions for further research and a fledgling vision of the future role of design methodology. We propose that the design analogy could be fruitful in shedding light on problem solving in various areas of human endeavour not traditionally associated with design. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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