Abstract
This paper presents an ethnographic case study of an engineering design team during the development and implementation of a systematic design process. Prior to this study the team had used only ad-hoc and informal design strategies. The team was observed for 12 months after implementation of the new process, during which time two subsequent versions of the design process were developed and released in response to observations and team feedback. The findings of this study highlight the way in which cognitive and social factors may have a strong influence on the design process in teams, and should therefore be given greater consideration in the future development of design methods and processes as well as in design education.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICED 11 - 18th International Conference on Engineering Design - Impacting Society Through Engineering Design |
Pages | 320-329 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 7 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 11 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 15 Aug 2011 → 18 Aug 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 11 |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 15/08/11 → 18/08/11 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Engineering Education Research Group
Keywords
- Design cognition
- Design methods
- Engineering design teams
- Ethnography
- Social process