Hands On Research For Artists, Designers & Educators

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, Hands On Research for Artists, Designers & Educators is an essential guide to starting and navigating research in art and design. This comprehensive resource explores the research process through six key actions: research by making, research of context, participatory research, reflecting on research, documenting research, and making public. Each action serves as a potential entry point, supporting different approaches to creative inquiry.

Featuring a visually engaging circular model of research, Hands On Research is packed with practical tools, images, and examples, making practice-based research accessible across disciplines. Developed at Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, this guide supports collective learning, self-education, and innovative teaching practices in art and design.