Evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of design methods: A systematic review and assessment framework

Cash, Philip; Daalhuizen, Jaap; Hekkert, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.destud.2023.101204

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“…It would allow its repetition everywhere and at any time. A recent review found that design research lacks standard evidence in the area of design research [41], highlighting the necessity of models that could be implemented or improved through a scientific process. Considering the above aspects, the present study proposed a first example of a city park model.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

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A Vertical City Park Model for Promoting Physical Activity and Sports Practice in People of All Ages

Petrigna,

Petrigna

2023

Architecture

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(1) Background: Modern society is characterized by urbanization and an increase in noncommunicable diseases. Governments frequently adopt policies to intervene in this regard; however, they are not always successful. Parks are an easy and feasible health intervention, but they are not always present in cities due to a lack of space. Considering the above aspects, the present study aims to analyze the scientific literature on this topic to provide a city park model versatile in different urban contexts. (2) Methods: A review of the scientific literature on this topic is performed to discover building models designed to replace/flank urban parks. (3) Results: No such articles are found in the scientific literature. The proposed model is a vertical city park. It is a modular structure designed to be adaptable to the urban context. It includes parks, sports fields, and fitness centers in a green and healthy environment. (4) Conclusions: In the scientific literature, there are no mentions of city park models. Consequently, a design model is proposed. This model for a vertical city park can be an instrument for a population-based health program. This solution has the potential to be feasible and economical, thereby giving the community a more easy-to-adopt instrument.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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A Vertical City Park Model for Promoting Physical Activity and Sports Practice in People of All Ages

Petrigna,

Petrigna

2023

Architecture

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“…Further, a practice-centric dimension is added to the theory development on method properties [56] and the proposals made therein. The proposed requirements and characteristics may further provide added depth to method evaluations carried out according to Cash et al's [57] framework.…”

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“…Daalhuizen and Cash [56] proposed Method Content Theory. Departing from this, Cash et al [57] pointed out the lack of a consolidated procedure for assessing design methods and, in response, proposed a systematic assessment framework to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of design methods. While these contributions add to our knowledge with measurable characteristics of design methods and on evaluation of design methods, these are generalizations based on theoretically prescribed properties of "good theories" and "good artifacts".…”

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Requirements and Characteristics for the Development and Selection of Design Methods

Matschewsky,

Brambila-Macias,

Neramballi

et al. 2024

Designs

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While many design methods are developed, tested and reported in the literature, their utilization in industry practice remains low. Design methods are receiving substantial scholarly focus and are considered central to efficiently achieving reliable outcomes in the engineering design process. They are particularly vital as industrial companies increasingly transition to integrated offerings of products and services with a lifecycle perspective, leading to additional uncertainty and complexity. Thus, the presented research aims to support method selection and development, focusing on resource-efficient offerings. This is achieved through an in-depth, practice-centric, empirical study of users’ requirements of design methods and the corresponding characteristics of design methods aimed at meeting these requirements in resource-efficient offerings. Highly relevant insight supporting a broad set of stakeholders is reported. Firstly, the user requirements and method characteristics reported support practitioners seeking to identify a design method fitting their needs. Secondly, academics and practitioners aiming to enhance the usefulness and impact of a design method may benefit from considering these requirements and characteristics during method development. Lastly, the systematic approach taken in this research can be applied by both method developers and potential users to identify additional requirements and corresponding characteristics specific to their conditions. Two use cases for the results attained are reported, focusing on applying the research results for method selection and deriving overall guidelines for developing design methods directed toward resource-efficient offerings.

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“…A "good" method integrates goals, procedures, rationale, framing, and mindset for internal clarity and external applicability, combining theoretical robustness with practical use (Cash et al, 2023;Daalhuizen and Cash, 2021). It ensures actionable steps, relevance, and adaptability while aligning the user's cognitive framework with the method's core for smooth application (Andreasen et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Thus, careful methodological considerations are necessary to mitigate these limitations. Further research is needed to validate the method's effectiveness and efficacy using other methods suggested in the literature (Cash et al, 2023;Daalhuizen and Cash, 2021;Jan Fredrik Schønheyder et al, 2018;Matthias Eisenmann et al, 2021). Additionally, testing the framework with larger sample sizes in both design and engineering teams would enable a more in-depth exploration of its applicability across a broader range of method users.…”

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Introducing a framework to translate user scenarios into engineering specifications with “action steps”

Ismatullaev,

Kim

2024

Proc. Des. Soc.

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This study presents a three-stage framework to translate user scenarios into engineering specifications. We introduced 'Action Steps' as an intermediate tool to help convert user scenarios into functional requirements and engineering specifications. It facilitates aligning specifications with user needs by filling in the essential product information not revealed in user scenarios. Preliminary testing revealed that the proposed framework improved team understanding and reduced information gaps, showcasing its potential to enhance specification development and process efficiency.

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Evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of design methods: A systematic review and assessment framework

Cited by 10 publications

References 49 publications

A Vertical City Park Model for Promoting Physical Activity and Sports Practice in People of All Ages

A Vertical City Park Model for Promoting Physical Activity and Sports Practice in People of All Ages

Requirements and Characteristics for the Development and Selection of Design Methods

Introducing a framework to translate user scenarios into engineering specifications with “action steps”

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