Keywords

Problem-based Learning, Textbook design, Open Education Resources, Design, Instructional Design

Description

Understanding the relationship between psychology and design is key for all of the diﬀerent disciplines of design. The Design Psychology: Applying Theory to Design Practice textbook aims to address the gap in OER content by discussing more explicitly the relationship between psychology and design. A well-designed textbook can ensure that learners are enabled to learn both on their own and in a group setting. The chapter template for the Design Psychology: Applying Theory to Design Practice textbook is designed to ensure that every chapter in the textbook has consistent ﬂow, pedagogy, and design. This consistency in design will provide learners with a similar learning experience regardless of what speciﬁc chapter they choose to read. This, along with the style guide and mock chapter, serve as precedent for future textbook designs. By having a well-documented textbook design experience, future designers, teachers, and textbook writers will have a strong example to use in their own designs. OER resources are a powerful tool in helping enable learners to gain access to knowledge that they otherwise would not have access to. The Design Psychology: Applying Theory to Design Practice textbook is one such research that will help learners of all backgrounds to better understand the relationship between psychology and design.