Arteology or the Science of Artifacts
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Artifact is anything made by man.
Arteology helps making artifacts
by gathering theory of design
for products, e.g. on their...
- usability, function,
- beauty, attractiveness,
- meaning, message,
- ecology, environment,
- economy, value,
- safety.

by Pentti Routio, University of Art and Design Helsinki
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Methods of arteology:
Finding Information in TEXTS
Planning an EMPIRICAL Study / Demarcating / Definitions / Models / Gathering Empirical Data
INFORMATIVE STUDY: Analysis / Assessing the Findings / Forecasting / Reporting NORMATIVE STUDY: Developing an Activity / Developing a Product / Artistic Research / Science of Design

Table of Contents / List of Contents


UIAH Home May 6, 2005. Original location: http://www2.uiah.fi/projects/metodi
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