Here are three articles I read about design-based research and human-centred learning analytics. Particularly,if you are interested in design-based research, I strongly recommend reading Eaterday et al. (2018). 

Easterday, M. W., Rees Lewis, D. G., & Gerber, E. M. (2018). The logic of design research. Learning: Research and Practice, 4(2), 131–160. https://doi.org/10.1080/23735082.2017.1286367

Paradigm: Pragmatism

Theoretical framework: Design-based research 

Ahn, J., Campos, F., Hays, M., & Digiacomo, D. (2019). Designing in Context: Reaching Beyond Usability in Learning Analytics Dashboard Design. Journal of Learning Analytics, 6(2), 70–85. https://doi.org/10.18608/jla.2019.62.5

Paradigm: Pragmatism

Theoretical framework: Human-centred design (HCD) 

Buckingham Shum, S., Ferguson, R., & Martinez-Maldonado, R. (2019). Human-Centred Learning Analytics. Journal of Learning Analytics, 6(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.18608/jla.2019.62.1

Paradigm: Pragmatism

Theoretical framework: Human-centred design (HCD)