Design Research Dissertation | Final Compilation

Melvin Yung Khun Yew | 0357241 | Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
DIS60304 Design Research Dissertation
Week 1-14

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Final Compilation

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This is the compilation of all the Design Research Dissertation tasks, from the draft dissertation, the final dissertation & the visual design publication, and the article publication task.

These are the jump links to each part of this portfolio

• Module Information
• Draft Dissertation
• All Works
• Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet
• My Final Reflection

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Module Information

▼ Here is the module information booklet for this module.

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Draft Dissertation

Literature Matrix

Before writing the literature review, I started on a literature matrix as recommended by the lecturer to help me conclude what needs to be included in the literature review.

Here's my literature matrix for the literature review.

Literature Review

With the summarized information when writing the literature matrix, I continue to complete the literature review before starting on the draft dissertation.

Here's my literature review.

Draft Dissertation (PDF)

Combining the literature review with the provided dissertation paper template, I started completing the dissertation writing.

Here's my draft dissertation.

View the Draft Dissertation here:

Draft Dissertation

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All of My Works

Final Dissertation 

Here are my final dissertation papers about the UI/UX design of the Malaysian government website.

View the Final Dissertation here:

Final Dissertation

Visual Design Publication 

Before I started creating a design for my magazine, I planned beforehand on what colour scheme, fonts and layout I'd reference when browsing through the Internet.

Design Planning using Figma FigJam board

Here's my visual design publication.

View the Visual Design Publication FlipBook here:

Visual Design Publication

KREATE Journal Article Publication 

Here's my final journal article publication document for the KREATE article website.

PDF version

View the Journal Article (Word file) here:

Journal Article

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Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet

Here is my weekly progress & reflection form throughout the semester:

Access the Feedback Form here:

Feedback Form

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My Final Reflection

What did I learn

Through this dissertation process, I gained a comprehensive understanding of how to write a proper research paper, following academic formats and standards taught during lectures. This involved structuring my work with clear objectives, conducting a thorough literature review, and organizing findings into coherent sections. Learning these skills has not only enhanced my academic writing but also prepared me for future professional research endeavours.

Challenge(s) faced
One of the most significant challenges I encountered was expanding my findings to create in-depth discussions across thousands of words in each section of the dissertation. Maintaining coherence while ensuring every paragraph added value to my overall argument required a careful balance of critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, it was challenging to ensure all ideas connected seamlessly from one sentence to the next, forming a logical flow throughout the paper.

How I overcome the obstacles
To overcome these obstacles, I relied heavily on planning and organization. I used the writing formats and structures I had learned as a framework, breaking down each section into manageable parts. This approach allowed me to outline my ideas in advance, ensuring every paragraph served a purpose and contributed to my research objectives. By working incrementally and referring back to my plan, I was able to stay focused and produce a cohesive and well-structured dissertation.

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