Tangible ideation : how to design for and with children?

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The purpose of this research is to the communication and collaboration methods of adult designers (design practitioners) with children in the design process. This research has been framed by experimental design research. Through its own experiments (design practices), the research has developed research questions and responses through an analysis built upon the findings from each practice. The practices have focused on furniture and spatial design; however, the key findings and recommendations of this research have been inclusively engineered for general design practitioners and researchers working with children. Bang Jeon Lee’s underlying argument begins with stakeholders’ roles and children’s participation in design, and then focuses on design practitioners’ reflective roles and positions in design. She emphasises reflection and the practical contributions of this research, as well as providing considerable guidance for adult designers or researchers who work with children. Consequently, this research supports enhancing the wellbeing of children through their participation and collaboration in both design and education.