Modeling parameter analysis design moves with C-K theory

DS 75-2: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED13), Design for Harmonies, Vol.2: Design Theory and Research Methodology, Seoul, Korea, 19-22.08.2013

Year: 2013
Editor: Udo Lindemann, Srinivasan V, Yong Se Kim, Sang Won Lee, John Clarkson, Gaetano Cascini
Author: Kroll, Ehud; Le Masson, Pascal; Weil, Benoît
Series: ICED
Institution: 1: Technion, Israel; 2: Mines ParisTech, France
Page(s): 083-092
ISBN: 978-1-904670-45-2
ISSN: 2220-4334

Abstract

The parameter analysis methodology of conceptual design is studied in this paper with the help of C-K theory. Each of the fundamental design moves is explained and defined as a specific sequence of C-K operators and a case study of designing airborne decelerators is used to demonstrate the modeling of the parameter analysis process in C-K terms. The theory is used to explain how recovery from an initial fixation took place, leading to a breakthrough in the design process. It is shown that the efficiency and innovative power of parameter analysis is based on C-space “de-partitioning”. In addition, the role of K-space in driving the concept development process is highlighted.

Keywords: Parameter analysis, C-K theory, conceptual design, design theory

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