Initiative in Participatory Design

Abstract

Video and audio recording are commonly used within the PD field as a means of gaining insight into the work practice of the users but only rarely used as means for reflection on the participatory design process itself. The few exceptions are cases involving the use of scenarios and prototypes. This paper proceeds along this path but in contrast with the previous studies the current study concerns an interview-like conversation between designers and users very early on in a design project. The study of the designeruser interaction has a particular concern for initiative in participatory design.