Design research
Research is search for knowledge. Design research, search for knowledge about design is part of all professional design work. That does not imply that every logo design should be defined as a research job. Some of Designlab’s projects deal heavily with design research. That applies to the projects where we develop proposals for national design policies in order to use professional design to create added value. It also applies to Per Mollerup’s books.
Design Policies
Establishing the basis for the elaboration and application of the Estonian design policy measures.
The Danish Business Sector Programme for Eastern Europe and
The Estonian Ministry of Economy, 2003.
Forming the strategic and operational basis of intensified use of professional design measures in Latvian enterprises.
The Danish Business Sector Programme for Eastern Europe and
The Latvian Ministry of Economy, 2004.
The Complex Development of Design in Lithuania.
The Vilnius Academy of the Arts, 2008.
Books by Per Mollerup
Marks of Excellence,
The History and Taxonomy of Trademarks
Collapsibles,
A Design Album of Space-Saving Objects
Wayshowing,
A guide to Environmental Signage, Principles & Practices
Design att leva med
Brandbook
Branding / Følelser / Fornuft