Hands-On Research for Artists, Designers & Educators – A Practical Guide to Creative Research

Discover a comprehensive guide to research for artists, designers, and educators with this essential resource. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this book introduces the circular model of visual research and offers practical tools, real-world examples, and inspiring images. Explore six key actions of the research process including research by making, contextual research, participatory research, reflecting, documenting, and sharing your work. This accessible guide highlights the richness of practice-based research and provides actionable insights applicable across multiple art and design disciplines, helping you elevate your creative practice and deepen your understanding of research in the visual arts.