Designbased research that advances theory but does not demonstrate the value of the design in creating an impact on learning in the local context of study has not adequately justified the value of the theory” (p. 6). – Barab og Squire, 2004

Når man fokuserer på design bliver man opmærksom på hvordan et individ realiserer sine interesser i et bestemt kulturelt miljø – Kress og Selander