MODELLING DESIGN TRADE-OFFS USING A SET THEORY APPROACH: ALTERNATIVE PATHS FOR NAVIGATING TRADE-OFF SITUATIONS

This paper synthesizes concepts from the design creativity and design optimization literatures to develop a conceptual descriptive model of trade-off situations in design. Using a set theory approach, a model of the design space is expanded to formalize the description of trade-offs as Pareto fronti...

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Published inProceedings of the Design Society Vol. 1; pp. 2177 - 2186
Main Authors Nickel, Jordan, Hurst, Ada, Duimering, P. Robert
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.08.2021
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Creativity
Design engineering
Design optimization
Designers
International conferences
Set theory
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ISSN2732-527X
2732-527X
DOI10.1017/pds.2021.479

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Summary:This paper synthesizes concepts from the design creativity and design optimization literatures to develop a conceptual descriptive model of trade-off situations in design. Using a set theory approach, a model of the design space is expanded to formalize the description of trade-offs as Pareto frontiers on this space. The modelling of design process and human biases and limitations on the structure of these design spaces explores the perceptions designers form of these design spaces. The model presented describes how altering the framing and formulation of the design space can be used to alter or bypass the original Pareto frontiers of that space, allowing trade-offs to be navigated outside of the original limitations.
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ISSN:2732-527X
2732-527X
DOI:10.1017/pds.2021.479