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Exploring metacognitive processes in design ideation with text-to-image AI tools

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Hao-Yu Chang  and
Jo-Yu Kuo
Hao-Yu Chang
Affiliation:
National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Jo-Yu Kuo*
Affiliation:
National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
*
jyk@ntut.edu.tw

Abstract

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This research aims to explore the existence of metacognition during the use of text-to-image generators in the design ideation stage. We recruited five participants with a design background to use Midjourney as an ideation tool and to produce three sketches at the end of their task. Through semi-structured interviews and retrospective verbalization, we collected data on their thought processes. The qualitative analysis revealed clear indications of metacognitive engagement, such as monitoring and evaluating, which opens the path for future research into the impact of AI on design cognition.

Keywords

idea generationdesign cognitionmetacognitionimage generatorqualitative analysis

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Type
Human Behaviour and Design Creativity
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 915 - 924
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