RESEARCH METHOD
37 Experience Sampling Method
Experience sampling allows the designer to collect snapshots of behaviors, interactions, thoughts, or feelings from people who self-report in real time when signaled at random or timed intervals.
Experience sampling is a method well established in the design community, but in fact has a history in the social sciences.1 The method is extremely useful in exploratory and generative phases of design research, and is often coupled with diary or photo studies. New technologies and software are expanding the possibilities and flexibility of the method.
Experience sampling requires that the participant record ...
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