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Assemble: The Artifact as a Collaborative Tool in Knit Design Research

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Jane Scott

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Abstract

This paper presents a new perspective on the role of the artefact in knit design research. The artefact is presented as a stimulus for interdisciplinary research where practice based enquiry provides only part of the required methodological approach. Reporting on a major collaboration between the curator of the Oriental Collection at The Royal Armouries, Leeds and researchers from the School of Design at The University of Leeds, this paper pursues two key trajectories. Firstly the paper outlines how the artefact can be used as a design stimulus for interdisciplinary collaboration through the production of multiple perspectives on key thematic ideas. Secondly the paper reports on how collaboration, specifically in the development of these alternative perspectives can lead to materials innovation. These two points of discussion are contextualised with reference to interior architectural installation, Inflection (Scott and Gaston 2017), and knitted exterior installation Configure (Scott 2016). Findings highlight how the use of artefacts enables practitioners to adapt thinking using material practice in order to generate new knowledge.

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Author(s): Scott J, Gaston E

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice

Year: 2020

Volume: 8

Issue: 3

Pages: 257-275

Online publication date: 23/05/2019

Acceptance date: 19/08/2018

Date deposited: 28/04/2020

ISSN (print): 2051-1787

ISSN (electronic): 2051-1795

Publisher: Taylor and Francis

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/20511787.2019.1578551

DOI: 10.1080/20511787.2019.1578551

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