Techshop Method

A reciprocal co-design research method where researchers learn about participants' perspectives on technology as participants learn about and engage with it. Developed for inclusive technology research with people with intellectual disability, the Techshop format involves regular workshop sessions (typically every two weeks for two hours) where small groups interact with a range of commercially available and prototype technologies. The method builds participant expertise and confidence over time through repeated, low-pressure engagement, enabling richer design insights than one-off studies. It also facilitates the transition from research participant to co-researcher through sustained relationship building.