Doing Sociolegal Research in Design Mode

This book explores how design can enhance sociolegal research by combining practical, critical, and imaginative mindsets, experimental processes, and visible and tangible communication strategies. It is grounded in examples of sociolegal researchers working in design mode and offers design briefs for the impatient to make an immediate start.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the immense potential of design for sociolegal research, presenting a compelling argument that designerly approaches, encompassing practical, critical, imaginative, experimental processes, and visible and tangible communication strategies, can be seamlessly integrated to create enabling ecosystems. Within these ecosystems, researchers possess the potential to make substantial contributions and establish meaningful research relationships, both within our esteemed research community and in the broader world.

The foundation of this innovative work lies in a wealth of illustrative examples showcasing sociolegal researchers engaging in design mode. These examples include original individual and collaborative experiments involving a remarkable total of over 200 researchers and experts from diverse subfields, such as social design, policy design, and speculative design, who are actively addressing sociolegal concerns. The book concludes with an exciting opening, offering accessible sociolegal design briefs that allow readers to embark on immediate and impactful endeavors.

Authored by an experienced sociolegal researcher with formal training in graphic design, this book primarily aims to showcase the valuable insights that the sociolegal research community can glean from design. However, it also offers valuable lessons to designers, particularly those who collaborate with law. By exploring the intersection of design and law, this book fosters a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges faced by both fields, paving the way for innovative solutions and transformative outcomes.

In summary, this groundbreaking book is a must-read for sociolegal researchers, designers, and anyone interested in exploring the transformative power of design in advancing knowledge and understanding. It offers a wealth of practical insights and inspiring examples, empowering readers to embrace design as a powerful tool for sociolegal research and beyond.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032131702