Manufacturers of interactive medical devices, such as infusion pumps, need to ensure that
devices minimise the risk of unintended harm during use. However, development teams face …

Inspiration is a widely recognized phenomenon in everyday life. However, researchers still
know very little about what the process of inspiration entails. This paper investigates …

In this study, an experimental work is presented to determine the effects of fourteen different
knit structures of 80% Lambswool-20% Polyamide knitted outerwear fabrics, on the …

How is organizing accomplished in contexts that require coordination to be balanced with
creative freedom? The paper addresses this question by building on literature that highlights …

Inspirational stimuli are known to be effective in supporting ideation during early-stage
design. However, prior work has predominantly constrained designers to using text-only …

In recent years interest has grown in how design can contribute to innovation in business
and society, such as through the management concept of design thinking. However, up …

The nature of novel idea creation in design depends on the nature of the design challenge:
how requirements and constraints not only determine what is acceptable but also shape …

There is rising interest into the inner workings of the fashion supply chain due to increasing
concern surrounding environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic growth …

In an experimental study of designing by adaptation, professional and student knitwear
designers were videotaped designing sweaters based on a Persian rug or a 19th century …

Creatively harnessing the zeitgeist, or spirit of the times, and translating its influence into
unique, timely, and marketable merchandise has been the key to survival of fashion-focused …