Artefacts as a cultural and collaborative probe in interaction design

Abstract

This paper presents a summary analysis of observed case studies within two design network groups. Designers with different backgrounds created some artefacts which permitted to argument that design can be understood as a dialogue approach. The interaction among designers mediated by the artefact allowed to find cultural markers and a collaborative circle especially significant within the design process. A social methodological perspective followed by semioticians was undertaken for the artefacts analysis.