{"title":"Laurene Vaughan","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurene Vaughan's works explore the dynamic relationship between research and creative practice, particularly within the field of design. Her writing offers thoughtful insights into how academic study influences and shapes artistic processes, inviting readers to reconsider the role of a PhD in design contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Vaughan's books blend scholarly depth with accessible discussion, making complex ideas about creativity and practice approachable for both practitioners and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-impact-of-a-phd-on-design-practice-by-laurene-vaughan-9781350160002","title":"The Impact of a PhD on Design Practice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Impact of a PhD on Design Practice\u003c\/i\u003e assesses the value and impact of design PhDs for design practitioners, exploring in detail and through perspectives from a range of international designers how a doctorate can develop research and critical thinking skills that will enhance their professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book develops the contribution of Laurene Vaughan's earlier work \u003ci\u003ePractice-Based Design Research\u003c\/i\u003e in furthering the global understanding of this dynamic and expanding area of design education. Whereas the earlier work provided a survey of key issues and developments in doctoral education in design globally, this book delves deeper by focusing on the experience of those who have undertaken design PhDs and taken their expertise into industry settings. Designers from Europe, the USA, and Australasia working in a range of design disciplines provide perspectives on how they have used project design, research, analytical, and writing skills developed as a result of completing a PhD to enrich their professional practice and add value to their organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Impact of a PhD on Design Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is relevant not only to doctoral students who anticipate an academic career but also to practitioners and those interested in undertaking doctoral research in order to bring their insights from their research to practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599474475244,"sku":"9781350160002","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/354e275f5def418cdeea0877234db72d.jpg?v=1778037355"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurene-vaughan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}