Participatory Design

Involves users directly in the design process to create solutions that meet their needs.

Research Classification

Research Type

Attitudinal Behavioral

Behavioral: Focuses on what people do: their actual behaviors and actions.

Data Type

Qualitative Quantitative

Qualitative: Collects non-numerical data like observations, interviews, and open-ended responses.

Requirements

Budget

medium

Moderate investment needed

Timeline

medium

2-4 weeks

Team Size

small

Works with 2-3 people

Research Goals

generative

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Empowers users to contribute ideas
  • ✓ Enhances user ownership of the product
  • ✓ Uncovers hidden needs

Cons

  • × Requires skilled facilitation
  • × May be difficult to coordinate
  • × Users may lack design expertise

Use Cases

Example Scenario

Collaborating with disabled users to design an inclusive mobile app interface.

Additional Applications

  • • Co-design workshops
  • • Accessibility improvements
  • • Feature ideation