Hi [names]
It was lovely to see you at the welcome party a few weeks ago! You might remember that I mentioned to you while we were there that I am undertaking a research project as part of my PG Cert, and I would love it if you could participate in my research, if you have capacity. (There is absolutely no pressure to do so if you are stretched for time!)
To give a brief summary of my research area, I am interested in how students use studio spaces, and also more generally how students like to work, and what are viewed as desirable and undesirable characteristics of a studio space (be that personal or shared).
Aside from aiding me in completing my qualification, your contributions will be used to feed into an ’intervention’ (experimental change) which I will make to the BA UXD atelier (T405) before christmas (and then will seek feedback on via email), and this wider body of research will also contribute to how we develop our studio space in the new building. So I really hope you will be able to participate, and will find it interesting to do so.
I would like to invite you to a group interview, which should take between 30 and 45 minutes. I am really keen to do this at a time which is convenient for you. Am I right in thinking that your on-site days are Wednesday and Friday? Perhaps we could do it either before or after your session times?
I could do:
Wednesday 13th at 9am or 12.30/13.00 (whenever your session ends)
Wednesday 20th at 9am or 12.30/13.00 (whenever your session ends)
Friday 22nd at 9am or 12.30/13.00 (whenever your session ends)
Please let me know your preferences for a time, or if there is another day/time you would prefer! If we cannot find a time everyone can do, I would also be happy to meet you individually.
I attach a form (which you might recognise!) which outlines my research and requests consent, so if you are willing to get involved, please complete and return it.
I do hope to hear from you soon, and I hope you are enjoying year 2 so far :)
Emma