DRD-DESIGN RESEARCH DISSERTATION/FINAL COMPILATION AND REFLECTION
| 20/04/25-28/06/25
|| Sun Jia Yi / 0370449
|| Design research dissertation / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
|| DRD Final Compilation & Reflection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
TASK 1 / DISSERTATION DRAFT
TASK 2 / VISUAL DESIGN PUBLICATION
TASK 3 / TURNITIN SUBMISSION REPORT
TASK 4 / RESEARCH FOR ARTICLE PUBLICATION
WEEKLY FEEDBACK
FINAL REFLECTION
INSTRUCTIONS
Module Information
Booklet
a.Task 1: Dissertation draft (the version that has the feedback
given)
b.Task 2: Visual Design Publication
c.Task 3: Final dissertation essay and Turnitin report
d.Task 4: Research article(PDF)
TASK 1
Fig 1.1 Task 1 Disseration Draft (PDF)
TASK 3
Fig 3.1 Task 3 Final Design Research Dissertation(PDF)
Fig 3.2 Task 3 Turnitin Report (Current View Report, PDF)
TASK 4
Fig 4.1 Task 4 Article Publication(PDF)
WEEKLY FEEDBACK
Week 01
Feedback:
- Distribute a Google Drive with materials and a feedback sheet.
- Make the dissertation draft's matrix. At the top of the matrix, provide the research problem and other information.
- Compare the three research papers selected under related subjects as you begin the critical review. Find themes in the information you have gathered.
- To answer the research question, organize your topic into sections based on themes.
Week 02
Feedback:
For the design research
methodology
Need to change the research title the
research title is not allowed to the essay research
title.
Week 03
Feedback:
For the introduction need to used the
in-text citation
Updated 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2 with
examples
Week 04
Feedback:
Please add the conceptual
Models
Mini tabs and updated figure numbers
Week 05
Feedback:
Don't use the does at the
beginning in the research question
Updated 2.0 (Literature Review) and
6.0 (Conclusion) (in progress)
Added introduction paragraph to
section 2.0 Literature Review
Week 06
Feedback:
Make sure to put a title
that matches the written content for section 2.0 Literature
Review
Do not start your conclusion
(section 6.0) with the phrase ‘In conclusion…’. Instead, add
these things: recap of the research problem, methods,
summarised discussion, and also limitations of the study at
the end of the section.
Week 07
Feedback:
Complete the abstract.
Add a final conclusion before your research limitations wrap up.
Week 08 (Independent Learning Week)
Feedback:-
Week 09 / Task 2 Visual Design Publication Proposal
Feedback:
The heading font should be Imapct and the body text should be bricolage Gtotesque.
Should do the kerning for the body text.
Try to explore further with the two proposed colour schemes- the colour suits better with navy, white and pink.
Week 10 / Progress Feedback
Feedback:
Week 11 / Task 3 Draft Final Feedback
Feedback:
Dr Chuiyin provided a final feedback document regarding to the dissertation draft before submitting it to Turnitin.
Week 12 / Visual Publication Finalization
Feedback:
(No Consultation)
Action by Student:
Finalized book design with contents and imported into FlipHTML5 website for book publication.
Week 13 / Task 4 Article for Publication Feedback
Feedback:
Edit some texts based on the format of the article
Look for photos that are more relevant to the text (for example, The power of micro-interactions in UI/UX design)
Action by Student:
Updated findings & discussion
Replaced photos with more relevancy.
Week 14 / Article for Publication Final Feedback
Feedback:
Updated adding intro line for discussion.
Edited reference list to match the content.
FINAL REFLECTION
Working on the assignments for this Design Research Dissertation module allowed me to build upon the skills and knowledge I gained from the previous module, which centered on Design Research Methodology. Since the tasks in this module were based on the research data collected last semester, I was able to reflect on my previous experiences and enhance my insights with my lecturer's guidance while drafting my research dissertation. I also learned that writing a dissertation requires not only a deep understanding of the subject matter but also a thorough knowledge of the dissertation's structure—it's crucial to recognize the purpose of each section and how they interrelate to form a cohesive research narrative, especially in reinforcing the significance of my research objectives and questions. Furthermore, understanding the purpose of each chapter helped me identify a more effective writing approach to align with my research goals. I also valued the inclusion of a task in this module that involved creating a digital flipbook of our dissertation.The entire process of investigating and selecting an appropriate book design in relation to the theme and subject of my research was enjoyable, and I appreciated the opportunity to convey my preferred design style within the context of my study. Furthermore, I noted that citation and paraphrasing play a vital role in research, as they not only identify the source of information but also substantiate and reinforce your arguments and analyses. Submitting my research dissertation to Turnitin was beneficial in helping me identify areas where my citations were lacking or incomplete, enabling me to enhance my attention to detail in the future. The final task of preparing for article publication was also a novel experience for me, where I learned to condense my writing according to the specified format and structure. Finally, I am thankful for the opportunity to attend weekly consultation hours and receive valuable feedback from my lecturer, Dr. Chuiyin, which helped me to establish a clearer writing direction while working on each assignment.
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