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

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-str...

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Main Authors: Chang, Hao-Yu, Kuo, Jo-Yu
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Chatbots
Cognition & reasoning
Creativity
Decision making
Design thinking
Designers
Education
Experiments
Industrial design
Interviews
Literature reviews
Metacognition
Product design
Qualitative research
Research methodology
Students
Visual communication
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2732-527X
2732-527X
DOI:10.1017/pds.2024.94