Table 4.

Design science research model guidelines

Guideline		Design Science Research Action Plan Model
1	Design an artefact	DSR must produce a viable artefact in the form of a construct, a model, a method, or an instantiation
2	Problem relevance	The objective of DSR is to develop technology-based solutions to important and relevant business problems
3	Design evaluation	The utility, quality, and efficacy of a design artefact must be rigorously demonstrated via well-executed evaluation methods
4	Research contributions	Effective DSR must provide clear and verifiable contributions in the areas of the design artefact, design foundations, and/or design methodologies
5	Research rigor	DSR relies on the application of rigorous methods in the construction and evaluation of the design artefact
6	Design as a search process	The search for an effective artefact requires utilizing available means to research desired ends while satisfying laws in the problem environment
7	Communication of research	DSR must be presented effectively both to technology-oriented as well as management-oriented audiences

Attribution: Hevner et al. (2004)