Understanding architectural designers' selective information handling

Newland, P; Powell, JA; Creed, C

Abstract

This paper explores the learning styles, perception and cultural biases exhibited by architectual designers. Developing from a need for better information transfer, an awareness of designers' selective information requirement is elucidated. Based upon a series of linked empirical and theoretical studies, an attempt is made to define precisely how designers perceive and learn about their world. These studies indicate that a fourfold strategy for information transfer will lead to more fruitful communication with architectural designers.

Citation

Newland, P., Powell, J., & Creed, C. (1987). Understanding architectural designers' selective information handling. Design Studies, 8(1), 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-694X%2887%2990026-3

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 1987
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2007
• Journal: Design Studies
• Print ISSN: 0142-694X
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 2-16
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-694X%2887%2990026-3
• Keywords: designer behaviour; information selection; learning style; perceptual bias; interpersonal style; cultural bias; information rejection strategies
• Publisher URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V2K-47XFK4X-69&_user=899537&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F1987&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000047642&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=899537&md5=7b3331f48dd6e0cd106a24e19242efe9