This section provides an overview of tools and techniques for design and research, including chapters and excerpts from handbooks, compilations, collections and original material generated by the i~design team (see Glossary).
Design tools by Kuopio Academy of Design
Tools developed by Pirkko Anttila & illustrated with design concepts from Kuopio Academy of Design
Handbook for a consumer research seminar
Basic guidance on some simple methods for consumer research and how to interpret the data
Interactive design tool for product safety
A tool encouraging the incorporation of age-related safety aspects into consumer products design
Key design tools to support inclusivity
A list of short descriptions of tools and methods which support inclusive design activities
Methods Lab: user research for design
A compendium of user-research methods aimed primarily at students, designers and researchers
People pictures as creativity catalysts
The cards act as stimuli for idea exploration & reminders about people who are older and/or disabled
