Object-Based Techniques
The MakeTools website has a number of useful overviews. It includes a good argument for why you might want to use these techniques:
Sanders, E. From User-Centered to Participatory Design Approaches
as well as videos of these techniques in use in workshops
Photo elicitation
Supplementary reading
Harper, D. (2002). Talking about pictures: a case for photo elicitation. Visual Studies. 17(1).
Collier, J. and Collier, M. (1986). Visual Anthropology: Photograph As a Research Method. University of Minnesota Press.
An in-depth discussion of the use of photography in ethnographic work. Scholarly, but extremely useful for anyone interested in why and how to use photographs for documentation or in interviewing.
Woelfer, J.P. Trouble-spotting Photoshows: Capturing Everyday HCI Experiences.
Card sorting
Supplementary reading
Tools and resources
Card sorting spreadsheets
Joe Lamantia's spreadsheet template.
A useful Excel spreadsheet with detailed instructions for putting it to work.
Donna Spencer’s spreadsheet template.
Another effective spreadsheets that comes with detailed instructions.
Card sorting software
Donna Spencer maintains a useful list.
Sample documents
Sample checklist for field site visit with mapping exercise.
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