Research Methods for Product Design, second edition

Paul Rodgers, Alex Milton

ISBN 10: 1529436001 / ISBN 13: 9781529436006

Published by Quercus Publishing, GB, 2026

About this Item

A comprehensive resource into research methods for student and professional product designers.Research Methods for Product Design provides a practical insight into the routine phases of the design process such as observation of people, asking questions, searching for information, making and testing ideas, and ultimately generating solutions to problems.Fully updated for a new generation of designers, this second edition reflects the latest developments in design research and practice. New content covers equality and diversity, sustainable design, data visualisation, social media, artificial intelligence, and design for health and wellbeing.Featuring all-new illustrated case studies including the work of leading designers, updated step-by-step tutorials, and refreshed visual content, the book provides contemporary tools and methods for tackling today's most pressing design challenges.Research Methods for Product Design demonstrates in a clear, highly visual and structured fashion how research methods can support product designers and help them address the very real issues the world currently faces in the 21st century.Reviews of Research Methods for Product Design (First Edition):"The book is part of the mandatory curriculum in my design degree and for good reason. If you want to know how to make better products by researching and understanding peoples needs vs. their wants this is the book to guide you." - Amazon Reviewer"This book is a very good addition to the young designers 'toolkit' and one that I would recommend" - Amazon Reviewer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research Methods for Product Design, second edition
• Publisher: Quercus Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529436001
• ISBN 13: 9781529436006
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 740 grams

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Synopsis

Research Methods for Product Design provides a practical insight into the routine phases of the design process such as observation of people, asking questions, searching for information, making and testing ideas, and ultimately generating solutions to problems.

This second edition has been updated to include new sections on equality and diversity, sustainable design, data visualisation, social media dissemination, AI, and design for good health.

The illustrated Case Studies featuring the work of leading designers have all been replaced with new, more recent examples. The step-by-step Tutorials have either been updated or replaced with new information and suggestions for how to address the challenges of today's world.

The book's photo selection has also been refreshed to better reflect the greater diversity of the student body.

About the Author

Paul Rodgers is Professor of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. 

Alex Milton is Professor and Head of the School of Design, National College of Art and Design, Dublin.