Key Insights

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  The difference in performance between research and design teams stemmed from differing approaches to rigor.

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  Research teams focused too heavily on scientific rigor, limiting their intuition and adaptability.

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  Design teams excelled by integrating intuition and real-time feedback into their processes.

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  Philosophers Stolterman, Sean, and Dewey provide frameworks for effective learning through reflection and action.

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  Reflection in action becomes crucial for developing practical skills in research.

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  Demonstration and imitation as learning techniques enhance practical understanding more than verbal instruction alone.

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  Inclusivity in design research practices enriches the field and lowers barriers for entry.

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  Cultivating a culture of continuous learning can empower less experienced team members.

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  Ongoing dialogue and collaborative practice bridges skill gaps effectively.

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  Rethinking rigor in research can liberate practitioners from impostor syndrome and a narrow definition of expertise.

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