Design Science

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No. 241 Design Science · Feb 2026 · 1 min

Design Science Doctoral Certification (VHB ProDok)

I received this VHB ProDok certificate as a record of my successful completion of a doctoral-level course in Design Science. I took the course online from November 24 to…

No. 236 Design Science · Dec 2025 · 4 min

Design Science Research Genres

In order to understand the design science research paradigm you first have to have a thorough understanding of the different genres that exist in this area as many…

No. 235 Design Science · Dec 2025 · 3 min

I applied Tuunanen’s Design Echelons to the AI-driven patient communication project, and the results were compelling. 

This example applies the eDSR methodology to a complex sociotechnical project: creating a “Compassionate AI” system for healthcare. Use Case: The “Compassionate AI” Patient Support System Imagine I’m…

No. 219 Design Science · Nov 2025 · 4 min

How Design Science Researchers Consume and Produce Knowledge: Understanding Q Knowledge and A Knowledge

Design Science Research (DSR) is not just about building new artifacts. At its core, it is a disciplined way of using knowledge and creating new knowledge. To understand…

No. 218 Design Science · Nov 2025 · 5 min

What Does It Mean to Contribute Knowledge in Design Science Research?

One of the most persistent challenges in Design Science Research (DSR) is demonstrating a meaningful contribution to knowledge. Researchers often build impressive artifacts, solve real problems, and produce…

No. 217 Blog · Nov 2025 · 5 min

What Exactly Is an Artifact in Design Science Research? A Deep, Clear Guide for Researchers

Design Science Research (DSR) is becoming one of the most influential approaches in Information Systems, yet many researchers still struggle with one of its most fundamental concepts: the…

No. 216 Design Science · Nov 2025 · 4 min

A Comparative Exploration of Archer, Hevner, and the DSRM in Design Science Research

Design Science Research (DSR) has evolved across decades and disciplines, shaped by foundational contributions that clarify what it means to design as a form of inquiry. Three key…