Knowledge Practices in Design: The Role of Visual Representations as `Epistemic Objects

We use a detailed study of the knowledge work around visual representations to draw attention to the multidimensional nature of `objects'. Objects are variously described in the literatures as relatively stable or in flux; as abstract or concrete; and as used within or across practices. We clar...

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Published in:	Organization studies Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 07 - 30
Main Authors:	Ewenstein, Boris, Whyte, Jennifer
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2009 Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects:	Design Epistemology Knowledge Object Ontology Organizational learning Practice Studies Visual aids Work United Kingdom > UK boundary objects practice collaborative knowledge work technical objects epistemic objects visual representations
ISSN:	0170-8406, 1741-3044
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