The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design: A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance

Jonne van Belle; R.B. Giesberts; Wouter  Eggink

doi:10.21606/drs.2018.231

The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design: A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance

Jonne van Belle, R.B. Giesberts, Wouter Eggink

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Design has a key role in shaping humans. In the design process, an understanding of the complex human and its often conflicting relations could be fruitful to improve the design. Ideas from Philosophy of Technology could offer a different perspective on product design. In this paper it will be explored how a philosophical perspective can support the design process in case of a conflict of interest using the ‘research-through-design’ method with a case study of clubfeet treatment compliance. The comfort and usability of the treatment could be improved using a brace instead of a cast. However, this change raises two conflicts of interest between and within parents, child and medical experts. Two philosophical theories were used, the Mediation Theory and the Product Impact Tool, to analyse the problem and design solutions. The results are, finally, discussed in light of the general design process. This philosophical perspective in the design process enabled the designer to reveal the core problem and design solutions that go beyond a technical fix.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Biannual Design Research Society Conference (DRS)
Subtitle of host publication	Catalyst
Editors	Christiano Storni, Keelin Leahy, Muireann McMahon, Peter Lloyd, Erik Bohemia
Place of Publication	Limerick
Publisher	Design Research Society
Pages	218-228
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	2398-3132
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2018.231
Publication status	Published - 25 Jun 2018
Event	Design Research Society 2018: Catalyst - University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Duration: 25 Jun 2018 → 28 Jun 2018 Conference number: 5 http://www.drs2018limerick.org/ http://www.drs2018limerick.org/

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Conference	Design Research Society 2018
Abbreviated title	DRS 2018
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Limerick
Period	25/06/18 → 28/06/18
Internet address	http://www.drs2018limerick.org/ http://www.drs2018limerick.org/

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van Belle, J., Giesberts, R. B., & Eggink, W. (2018). The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design: A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance. In C. Storni, K. Leahy, M. McMahon, P. Lloyd, & E. Bohemia (Eds.), Proceedings of the Biannual Design Research Society Conference (DRS): Catalyst (pp. 218-228). Design Research Society. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2018.231

van Belle, Jonne ; Giesberts, R.B. ; Eggink, Wouter . / The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design : A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance. Proceedings of the Biannual Design Research Society Conference (DRS): Catalyst. editor / Christiano Storni ; Keelin Leahy ; Muireann McMahon ; Peter Lloyd ; Erik Bohemia. Limerick : Design Research Society, 2018. pp. 218-228

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van Belle, J, Giesberts, RB & Eggink, W 2018, The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design: A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance. in C Storni, K Leahy, M McMahon, P Lloyd & E Bohemia (eds), Proceedings of the Biannual Design Research Society Conference (DRS): Catalyst. Design Research Society, Limerick, pp. 218-228, Design Research Society 2018, Limerick, Ireland, 25/06/18. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2018.231

The Use of Philosophical Theories in Design: A Research-Through-Design Case of Treatment Compliance. / van Belle, Jonne; Giesberts, R.B.; Eggink, Wouter .
Proceedings of the Biannual Design Research Society Conference (DRS): Catalyst. ed. / Christiano Storni; Keelin Leahy; Muireann McMahon; Peter Lloyd; Erik Bohemia. Limerick: Design Research Society, 2018. p. 218-228.

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