Abstract
The goal of this study is to apply a multidisciplinary approach towards the discovery of core concepts in the art and science of design. This study advances the intellectual body of knowledge for design science by uncovering common areas of agreement between information systems (IS) and computer science (CS) encouraging the development of new design theories within each individual field. This research avoids the trap of finding “yet another methodology” by merging the two dichotomous paradigms of design-as-natural-science and design-as-human-science, and by viewing the common concepts from these approaches through various philosophical lenses. These philosophical lenses ensure that the foundations for art and science of design will be capable of explaining the laws and theories of design and not merely reproduce a set of rules and procedures.
Recommended Citation
Hasan, Nik R. and Mathiassen, Lars, "An Exploratory Study Comparing the Core Concepts of Information Systems Development and Software Engineering" (2008). AMCIS 2008 Proceedings. 56.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2008/56