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Quick questions on Research and the design brief: O-Level Design Studies
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What is primary research?Show answer
Primary research is original information the designer gathers first-hand for this project. Methods include interviews with the client and users, surveys and questionnaires, observation of how people behave, and field visits. Primary research gives current, specific insight tailored to the exact problem, though it takes time to collect.
What is secondary research?Show answer
Secondary research is existing information gathered by others that the designer finds and uses: books, articles, existing products, competitor designs, statistics and online sources. It is quick and broad, useful for understanding context and conventions, but it is not tailored to your project and may be out of date, so it is checked against primary findings.
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