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Things, constructs and meanings
University of Skövde, School of Technology and Society.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4335-8809
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden / Høgskolen i Agder, Norway.
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
2007 (English)In: Design semiotics in use: 6:th Nordcode Seminar & Workshop, UIAH, Helsinki June 10-12, 2007, University of Art and Design Helsinki, 2007Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Inspired by George Kelly’s method for eliciting constructs this study addresses meanings ascribed to products. 49 participants were interviewed using Kelly’s construct elicitation procedures, showing triads of products. The results highlight methodological issues in capturing meaning with products. Kelly’s approach has the benefit of not relying on predetermined scales and highlights a need to consider a syntactical dimension. Reasoning along the lines of Kelly’s constructive alternativism we need to look at the variety constructs that may be applicable to a product. However the approach of using triads may be beneficial also in studies resting on other theories. 

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University of Art and Design Helsinki, 2007.
Keywords [en]
Meaning, Communicative aspects of products, User experience, Personal construct psychology
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Mechanical Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-7106OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-7106DiVA, id: diva2:602440
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SeFun International Seminar / 6th Nordcode Seminar & Workshop In cooperation with the World Congress in Semiotics "Communication: Understanding/ Misunderstanding", June 6-8 2007 Helsinki, Finland
Available from: 2013-02-01 Created: 2013-02-01 Last updated: 2021-08-11Bibliographically approved

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