A STUDY OF SOCIALLY SHARED COGNITION IN DESIGN

Group working involves a group of players collaborating to achieve a c ommon goal, within which players may have individual goals, but be wor king towards a common aim. Because design problems are multifaceted, s olving them requires the contribution of many players. In the design c ontext, the aim is a group design which may involve a group of players discussing a design proposal. This paper is an examination of a desig n-based group activity and it is shown how collaboration in a design m eeting informs design by means of change, resistance, and creation in the design. It is concluded that collaboration is an integral part of a cognitive model of design. Technology that supports collaboration an d in particular this interaction process is essential for the design.