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Why Your Designs Fail: The Hidden Power of Ethnography (Design Ethnography Explained)
Design Ethnography: Epistemology and Methodology
Ever wondered why some designs just feel right, while others miss the mark completely? It's not about aesthetics or features—it's about understanding the invisible rules of everyday life. In this video, we dive into the groundbreaking book *Design Ethnography: Epistemology and Methodology* by Francis Müller, a must-read for anyone in UX, product design, or social innovation. We'll reveal how designers often rely on hidden, unspoken knowledge—and how ethnography can turn that into a superpower. Learn why your users' routines create 'blind spots' in your designs, how to navigate multiple 'small lifeworlds' without judgment, and the shocking truth that design is a 'heretical' discipline that must break norms to create. From the 'front stage' and 'back stage' of social interactions to the art of 'defamiliarization,' this video will change how you approach any project. Ready to unlock the secret to designs that actually work in the real world? Watch now.
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