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DESIGN PROBES

Design probes are design-based exploratory tools applied to design contexts to comprehensively understand the features that influence design data and dynamics.

Probes are applied following these steps: 

01. Probe design

At this stage, the planned actions are:

- Target identification;
- context assessment;
- Analysis of opportunities and application limitations;
- design of the application set consisting of tools adapted from the literature or ad hoc designed tools;
- Preparation of resources for the next phase.

02. Application of the probe

At this stage, the planned actions are:

- Activation of the actions planned in the previous phase;
- Supporting and monitoring the progress of the probe;
- Preparation of tools and resources to develop the next phase.

03. Data Analysis.

At this stage, the planned actions are:

- Analysis of the data collected by the probe with additional instruments designed in the previous phase;
- arrangement and generation of outputs, dissemination materials and summary documents to facilitate the reading of the analyzed data.