{"title":"Ken Visocky O'Grady","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Visocky O'Grady offers insightful works that explore the intersection of design, creativity, and cultural context. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eA Designer's Research Manual\u003c\/em\u003e, provide practical guidance and thoughtful analysis for those interested in the arts and design disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of research methodology and applied design strategies that illuminate the creative process. These titles serve as valuable resources for both students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of design within a broader cultural framework.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-designers-research-manual-2nd-edition-updated-and-expanded-by-jenn-visocky-ogrady-9781631592621","title":"A Designer's Research Manual, 2nd edition, Updated and Expanded","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood information gives designers a competitive advantage. Understanding the wishes of a client and the needs and preferences of their audience drives innovation. The ability to gather research, analyse findings, and apply them to project goals is as important to successful design teams as their conceptual and aesthetic skills. This essential handbook will help readers understand what design research is and why it is necessary, outline proven techniques and methods, and explain how to incorporate them into any creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Designer's Research Manual\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the first books to apply research practices to the benefit of visual communication designers. This long-awaited second edition follows more than a decade of active use by practitioners, design educators, and students around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595424841964,"sku":"9781631592621","price":72.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631592621-a-designer-s-research-manual-2nd-edition-updated-and-expanded.jpg?v=1777897909"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-visocky-ogrady.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}