Gurzick, David, and Wayne G. Lutters. "Towards a design theory for online communities." Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology. 2009.

This paper addresses the evolving nature of online communities and the potential outdatedness of existing design guidelines. By collecting and refining key guidelines, the study presents their application in a foundational design artifact for a broader design science research project. It offers a thorough examination of how these guidelines are translated into practical design decisions and introduces a framework for conducting design science research within the context of online communities, marking significant contributions to the field.