Earlier this year, I published four posts about design sociology. At the time, I was working on a review article on the topic for Sociology Compass. The article has now been published – see here. It’s behind a paywall, but I’m happy to send you a copy if you email me.
This is the abstract:
In this review essay, I introduce and map the field of what I call “design sociology”. I argue that design research methods have relevance to a wide range of sociological research interests, and particularly for applied research that seeks to understand people’s engagements with objects, systems and services, better engage publics and other stakeholders, work towards social change, and identify and intervene in futures. I discuss 3 main ways in which design sociology can be conducted: the sociology of design, sociology through design and sociology with design. I explain key terms in design and dominant approaches in social design research—participatory, critical, adversarial, speculative, and ludic design. Examples of how sociologists have already engaged with design research methods are outlined. The essay concludes with suggestions about what the future directions of design sociology might be.
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yes, I’d like to take a read! tnks in advance
enrico de angelis
Hi,
I am a PhD student at Industrial Design Program. Also I am interested in sociology and ethnography.
Could you send me a copy of your ‘design sociology’ article?
Thanks..
Hello,
Further to your post, I would be very interested to read your paper on design sociology (my university access don’t work on Wiley Online Library). Many thanks in advance!
I am a PhD student in Chinese studies and I have been reading a lot about your work, it is very inspiring! I would be interested to research the quantified self-phenomena in China, since wearables are widely produced and used there, yet few has been written about it so far. Do you have any hint about it, or do you also think that this region is understudied regarding self-tracking?
I thank you very much for your time and I will keep eagerly following your work!
Best regards,
Marylaure Bloch
Many thanks for your comments, Marylaure. I don’t know of any research that has been published in English on the use of wearables in China, so this would indeed be an interesting topic to research.
On Dec 5, 2017 12:22 AM, “This Sociological Life” wrote:
> Deborah Lupton posted: ” Earlier this year, I published four posts about > design sociology. At the time, I was working on a review article on the > topic for Sociology Compass. The article has now been published – see here. > It’s behind a paywall, but I’m happy to send you a copy i” >
Hi, i’m a graphic and industrial designer and your topic seems really interesting. I want to learn more about your work. I will be please to read the complete article. Regards. André.
If you send me your email address, I would be happy to send you a copy of the article.
Please forward the link at your convenience! Thank you!
Hello,
I’m a Sociology student and a Graphic Designer, I want to learn more about this topic and your work. Can you please share the complete article? My email address is :bhavika.kalyani@gmail.com
Thank you.
Have sent it!
Hi Deborah, I’m really happy to have discovered your blog. I have a background in sociology and graphic design with a masters in interaction design. Would love a copy of your article azu[dot]roma[at]gmail[dot]com.
Dear professor: I am a Phd candidate from Polimi, I m interesting about your research, I want to do some research on how design can get more advantage from sociology. please if is possible, i want to see your full text article.
Thank you for your interest. I am happy to send you a copy of the article, but I need your email address.
Hi! I am a sociology student, and I am planning to do a minor program on product design. Can you send me a copy of the full article? The e-mail address is zeyneppcakin@gmail.com. Thanks in advance!
Hi, I am also about to commence my studies in MA Spatial Design / Sociology and would love to explore your ideas further. My email address is: mgracegibson@gmail.com
Thank you so much!
Hello Deborah, thank you for your work! I am a trend forecaster with a background in sociology and cultural studies and I am doing some design research at the moment. I would love to receive a full copy of your article: remarkable.the@gmail.com
Sure – will email you now.
Hello Deborah,
I really enjoyed your talk at the Digital Design Ethnography Symposium (posted on youtube) and would love to read your paper on design sociology. I am a sociologist working in the area of transport & city innovation and am keen to learn more about how I can better apply my sociological skills and knowledge to the innovation design process. My email address is Lovisa[dot]Matilda[dot]Eriksson[at]gmail[dot]com
Many thanks in advance!
Hello, Deborah!
I’m a sociology Ba graduate and currently going into UX and UI design so I would very much like to read your thoughts on design and sociology. My email is liinamai.k@gmail.com
Dear Deborah, I’m Sociology-trained in my college days but ever since I have moved into the field of design. Am very keen to read your article, and thus am hoping you can e-mail me a read.
I can be reached at hobbeschen (at) yahoo.com
Thank you in advance!
Hello Deborah,
I am a Sociology graduate and new to Design field and wanted to read about a connection between these two. Would it be possible to ask for a copy of the article as well? (my email is koalanamasle(at)gmail.com )
Thank you!