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Visual practices and the objects used in design
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posted on 2023-06-07, 23:35 authored by Jennifer K Whyte, Boris Ewenstein, Michael Hales, Joseph TiddRecent interest in material objects – the things of everyday interaction – has led to articulations of their role in the literature on organizational knowledge and learning. What is missing is a sense of how the use of these ‘things’ is patterned across both industrial settings and time. This research addresses this gap with a particular emphasis on visual materials. Practices are analysed in two contrasting design settings: a capital goods manufacturer and an architectural firm. Materials are observed to be treated both as frozen, and hence unavailable for change; and as fluid, open and dynamic. In each setting temporal patterns of unfreezing and refreezing are associated with the different types of materials used. The research suggests that these differing patterns or rhythms of visual practice are important in the evolution of knowledge and in structuring social relations for delivery. Hence, to improve their performance practitioners should not only consider the types of media they use, but also reflect on the pace and style of their interactions.
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- Published
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Building Research & InformationISSN
0961-3218Publisher
Taylor & FrancisExternal DOI
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1Volume
35Page range
18-27Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
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2012-02-06Usage metrics
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