Pense TCD: infografia como instrumento facilitador de definição de tema de trabalho de conclusão de curso em design

Abstract

This paper presents an instrument proposed to facilitate the definition of graduation work themes for design students. In order to help the student in the definition of the research topic, an open infographic model was developed, whose completion results in individual maps of topics for the conclusion of the course. The infographic model was based on the Map of Empathy, a tool that is part of the Canvas method for developing business models. The research followed the methodological strategy of action research, and was implemented by professors who teach the disciplines associated with the graduation work, with the participation and collaboration of students who are developing such work. The instrument titled Think TCD was proposed, revised, applied and evaluated. The results indicate that the Think TCD is a generator of selfknowledge for the student, facilitating the definition of the research theme.