Creative Research: The Theory and Practice of Research for the Creative Industries

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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Academic research in design can seem daunting let Hilary Collins show you the building blocks of a great final project. The perfect companion for a research project in fashion, design or visual communication, this 2nd edition of Creative Research walks you through: Choosing a topic Deciding your approach Using previous research and writing a literature review Obtaining your own data and using it appropriately Useful case studies show best practice, revealing the links between a researchers choice of method and the conclusions they draw. Packed with advice on how to manage your time and structure your project effectively, this edition also includes new sections on design thinking and ethnography. Collins marries theory and practice from start to finish, showing you everything you need to confidently embark on your creative research project.

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This well-written book provides a visual picture of what creative enquiry looks like, helping my students understand the relationships between research and critical thinking, in context with their creative thinking. -- Nil Satana * Abilene Christian University, Texas, USA *

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Hilary Collins is a Senior Lecturer in Corporate Programmes (Executive Education) at The Open University in the UK. Hilary has a PhD in Strategic Design Management from the University of Strathclyde, UK and her professional career specialized in international business start-up in the field of design. Within her academic career Hilary has extensive experience of curriculum development in Europe and the Middle East within strategic design management.