Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in design studies: methodological considerations, challenges, and recommendations

L. Hay; A.H.B. Duffy; S.J. Gilbert; M.A. Grealy

doi:10.1016/j.destud.2021.101078

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in design studies: methodological considerations, challenges, and recommendations

L. Hay, A.H.B. Duffy, S.J. Gilbert, M.A. Grealy

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) enables identification of the brain regions and networks underpinning cognitive tasks. It has the potential to significantly advance cognitive design science, but is challenging to apply in design studies and methodological guidance for design researchers is lacking. In this Research Note, we reflect on our experiences and other work to outline the activities involved in developing and executing fMRI design studies. The implications for research quality at each stage are highlighted. We then consider the challenges for fMRI research on design and make recommendations for addressing them. Four critical areas are identified: establishing experimental protocols; establishing a cognitive design ontology; generating foundational knowledge about brain activation; and balancing fMRI constraints against ecological validity.

Original language	English
Article number	101078
Number of pages	29
Journal	Design Studies
Volume	78
Early online date	16 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2021.101078
Publication status	Published - 31 Jan 2022

Keywords

design cognition
design neurocognition
neuroimaging
fmri
functional magnetic resonance imaging
cognitive neuroscience
product design
engineering design
conceptual design
ideation
creativity
cognitive psychology
psychology

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Feasibility of cognitive based Computer Aided Engineering Design (CAED)
Duffy, A., Grealy, M., Hay, L. & Pidgeon, L.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/02/15 → 31/01/20
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Quantitative and qualitative data from a functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) study of ideation in product design engineering
Hay, L. (Creator), Duffy, A. (Creator), Grealy, M. (Creator) & Campbell, G. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 30 Aug 2019
DOI: 10.15129/a82c32a8-689a-4be5-a61f-17d60eaad10c
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9 Citations
2 Poster
1 Article

Functional activity and connectivity during creative ideation in product design engineers
Campbell, G., Duffy, A., Hay, L., Gilbert, S., McTeague, C., Coyle, D. & Grealy, M., 13 Mar 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
The neural correlates of ideation in product design engineering practitioners
Hay, L., Duffy, A. H. B., Gilbert, S. J., Lyall, L., Campbell, G., Coyle, D. & Grealy, M. A., 6 Dec 2019, In: Design Science. 5, 23 p., e29.
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The neural underpinnings of creative design
Hay, L., Duffy, A., Gilbert, S., Lyall, L., Campbell, G., Coyle, D. & Grealy, M., 23 Mar 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course

23rd International Conference on Engineering Design
John S. Gero (Chair) & Laura Hay (Chair)
Jan 2021 → Aug 2021
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in design studies: methodological considerations, challenges, and recommendations

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Feasibility of cognitive based Computer Aided Engineering Design (CAED)

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Quantitative and qualitative data from a functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) study of ideation in product design engineering

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Functional activity and connectivity during creative ideation in product design engineers

The neural correlates of ideation in product design engineering practitioners

The neural underpinnings of creative design

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23rd International Conference on Engineering Design

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