There are non-consolidated (subjective and disputable) explanations on both terms on Wikipedia. Actually, a number of alternative explanations are discussed for both. I would like to invite you to share your opinion and to contribute to a community-based clarification of this issue.
Dear Imre,
In my opinion, design science research is focused on the metaphysics of design whereas design research in focused on artefact. I consider the work of Morris Asimow (engineering design – 1960s); Herbert Simon (general theory of design and software design – 1960s); Thomas Markus and Thomas Maver (architectural design – 1970’s); Leonard B. Archer (mechanical engineering design – 1980s); Vladimir Hubka and W. Ernst Eder (mechanical engineering – 1980s and 1990s); Kevin Forsberg and Hal Mooz (systems engineering – 1990s); Nan Suh (engineering design – 2000s); Armand Hatchuel and Benoit Weil (industrial design - 2000s); and Brian Lawson (architectural design – 2000s) all falling within design science research and they are related to prescriptive and descriptive methods underpinning the practice of design. Thus, some would argue that it is an independent (self-contained) domain of inquiry. I would agree with this view adding that it is field independent too. Others would argue that it is is a field within cognitive strategies or part of design research.
Dear Imre,
From an epidemiological perspective, "design science research" and "research design" may or may be two very different 'entities', depending upon the role of the individual actively involved. "Design science research" includes a verb and a noun; the phrase defines action. That is, being the individual(s) with a question, conceptualizing the means by which to answer it, formulating a hypothesis and developing the investigative method within an established framework to explore this hypothesis, or 'objectively seek the answer to the question'.. "Resign design" is a noun. It is the structure within the established framework to explore the question. Therefore, it is an integral part of 'seeking the answer'. The research design demonstrates how the question will be answered and must meet established criteria. It is totally separate from the individual. So, it all depends upon how the individual relates to the question. As a researcher and as individual who evaluates research design, I can either be involved in 'seeking the answer' or examining the ' investigative structure' by which someone else plans to seek an answer.
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