Design Research Dissertation

Design Research Dissertation 

Yang Yang / 0363575

2025/9/26

week 1 - 14

Design Research Dissertation  / Bacherlor of Design in Creative Media

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Instruction:

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Task 1 : Draft 

Week 1 - week 7:

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Task 2 : Visual Design 

week 8 - week 11

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Task 3 :

 week 11-14

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Task 4:

 week 11-14

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Weekly Feedback:

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Reflection:

Throughout this project, I faced both academic and personal challenges, which pushed me to grow in multiple areas. At the beginning, I felt limited by my unfamiliarity with academic writing conventions and my English proficiency. These limitations made it difficult to clearly articulate my ideas, construct logical arguments, and structure my research effectively. I often found myself struggling to organize my thoughts in a cohesive manner, which sometimes led to uncertainty in presenting my findings. The challenge of communicating complex concepts in a second language added to my anxiety, making the writing process feel even more demanding.

Guidance from Mr. Mohd Asrizal Razali played a crucial role in helping me navigate these difficulties. His feedback provided clear and actionable directions for revising my work, especially in refining the structure of my paper and presenting my research systematically. This allowed me to approach my writing in a more organized way and to focus on strengthening the logical flow of my arguments. Additionally, his suggestions on color choices and layout in the e-book helped me create a more consistent and visually coherent design. By applying these recommendations, I was able to present my research in a professional and polished format, which not only enhanced the clarity of my work but also improved its overall visual impact. Working with InDesign to layout the e-book taught me valuable skills in combining visual communication with academic content, ensuring that the presentation complemented the research effectively.

Through this process, I gained greater confidence in both academic writing and visual presentation. I learned how to connect theoretical concepts with survey data, how to present complex information clearly in a structured format, and how to integrate visual design with research content. These skills strengthened my ability to communicate ideas in English more confidently and allowed me to approach academic work in a more organized and systematic manner. Overall, this project not only enhanced my research skills and understanding of AI-generated dynamic behaviors on player immersion but also fostered personal growth, resilience, and confidence, making the entire process both challenging and rewarding.