abstract
- This article discusses the intersection of ethnography and design as a methodological approach in two studies which purpose was to design for people with preverbal autism and their mothers. The researcher discusses the influence and challenges of her positioning in the different stages of the research since she belongs to the group with whom and for whom the research was conducted. As a finding of the methodological implementation of these investigations, an initial framework is proposed to carry out inclusive ethnography. Finally, there is a reflection on the meaning of ethnography and design in relation to participatory action research and situated research. © 2023 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. All rights reserved.