COGNITIVE EXERCISES FOR DESIGN THINKING
DS 136: Proceedings of the Asia Design and Innovation Conference (ADIC) 2024
                        Year: 2024
                        Editor: Yong Se Kim; Yutaka Nomaguchi; Chun-Hsien Chen; Xiangyang Xin; Linna Hu; Meng Wang
                        Author: Kim, Yong Se
                        Series: Other endorsed
                       Institution: Tongji University
                        Page(s): 296-304
                        
Abstract
Underlying design thinking process has been explained using visual thinking composed of seeing – imagining – drawing. In this way, interactive and iterative natures essential in design thinking can be better understood. The visual reasoning model that supports visual thinking with cognitive activities can be used to explain and guide cognitive processes in design thinking. It would be desirable to devise methods and tools to support design thinking using the visual reasoning model as a framework. This paper presents on-going research about cognitive exercises for design thinking with discussion on requirements in devising such exercises and future research issues.
Keywords: Design Thinking, Visual Reasoning Model, Activity Transformation, Design Cognition