Foresight prototyping: developing an evaluation framework and strategy for future-oriented design
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Foresight prototyping uses speculative artifacts to explore futures and support anticipatory design thinking. This study develops and validates an evaluation framework for HCI design education to support studio critique and assessment. Based on a literature review, author interviews, and quantitative analyses of perceptual ratings, four dimensions are identified: Functional Visibility, Sensory Experience, Future Adaptability, and Creative Divergence. The resulting FPEF supports consistent, evidence-based evaluation and feedback, and motivates future validation in design reviews.
Authors: Jiayue Wang, Lin Zhu, Jiawei Li
Institutions: Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Tsinghua University
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
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OpenAlex ID: W7167063003