The double-design dilemma: political science, parliamentary crisis and disciplinary justifications

A design-led approach to political science offers significant potential for theoretically-informed yet solution-focused research, as demonstrated by the case study of the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster. This study highlights how integrating design-thinking can address both the crumbling physical fabric of historic sites like the Palace of Westminster and the methodological challenges faced by political science. While not a panacea for modern democratic governance, this fusion of disciplines provides a promising framework for addressing complex parliamentary crises through innovative, interdisciplinary solutions.

Flinders, M., Meakin, A., & McCarthy Cotter, L.-M. (2019). The double-design dilemma: political science, parliamentary crisis and disciplinary justifications. The Journal of Legislative Studies, 25(2), 250–277. https://doi.org/10.1080/13572334.2019.1603224