It is widely recognized that the increasingly dynamic and competitive business environment
requires the exploration and integration of specialized knowledge from different domains in …

This paper presents the conceptual framework behind the Design Computing Unit's
knowledge-based design research. It commences with a brief overview before introducing …

C reating an effective work environment and process is necessary for successful product
design and development. Literature and design managers explain their unique design …

In most cases, the result of a design activity is only the final detailed design of a desired
object. The knowledge utilized while developing the design for an object is discarded after …

Designing as a human activity has been extensively studied from a variety of perspectives.
These include designers' cognitive processes, designers' perceptions of their roles and …

Engineering design is being carried out by distributed design teams in an effort to use expert
human resources more efficiently. The support needs of distributed design are reviewed …

This paper addresses the question of how to support the designer with appropriate
knowledge during conceptual design. It begins with a discussion of knowledge-based …

Industrial design processes can be described as human design problem solving,
incorporating the acquisition, evaluation, production and transfer of specific knowledge. In …

Abstract Design is a creative activity. Computational artifacts change the way people design.
The author's research in design and design support systems has been firmly rooted in a …

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