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Academic research in design can seem daunting - let Hilary Collins show you the building blocks of a great final project. The perfect companion for a research project in fashion, design or visual communication, this 2nd edition of Creative Research walks you through:
- Choosing a topic
- Deciding your approach
- Using previous research and writing a literature review
- Obtaining your own data and using it appropriately
Useful case studies show best practice, revealing the links between a researcher's choice of method and the conclusions they draw. Packed with advice on how to manage your time and structure your project effectively, this edition also includes new sections on design thinking and ethnography.
Collins marries theory and practice from start to finish, showing you everything you need to confidently embark on your creative research project.

Hilary Collins BA (Hons) MA, MBA, PhD has extensive experience of teaching research methods and supervising dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate level within design management and business within creative industries in UK, Europe and the Middle East.

Hilary's main research interests are in the area of identity and its synergy with the built environment. Most recently, research projects have included investigating social innovation and its influence on the role of the professional designer alongside the role of design thinking within design management. Hilary also teaches Design Strategic Management and Design Thinking.