TUULI MATTELMAAKI (2005) Applying probes – from inspirational notes to collaborative insights-
This figure (above) "summarizes the four reasons for using the probes approach in human centered design and their typical characteristics when applied in concept design".
"The probes data, and process, has been seen to fuel design inspiration. They enable a user-centered dialogue between the users and the designers and within the design team. Probes help to familiarize the design team with the users and the research theme and to focus the research questions".
"Probes allow interpretation, inspiration, creativity in data gathering and ideation".
