2.3 Informing a design process Flashcards
Informing a design process by thinking strategically Informing a design process with formal design methods Acquiring design knowledge to inform a design process Informing a design process with analysis and testing Getting feedback to inform a design process
1
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What strategic thinking principles are involved in the design process?
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Strategic thinking principles in the design process:
- Least commitment
- Decomposition/divide and conquer
2
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What are the formal methods for the design process?
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Formal methods for the design process:
- Objectives trees
- Pairwise comparison charts
- Metrics
- Functional analysis
- Performance specifications
- Morphological charts
3
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What are some useful means for acquiring information?
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Means for acquiring information include:
- Literature reviews
- User surveys
- Focus groups
- Informal and structured interviews
- Brainstorming
- Synectics
- Benchmarking
- Reverse engineering
4
Q
What are some useful means for analyzing information and testing outcomes?
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Means for analyzing information and testing outcomes include:
- Laboratory experiments
- Prototyping
- Proof-of-concept testing
- Computer models
5
Q
What are some useful means for obtaining feedback?
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Means for obtaining feedback include:
- Formal design review
- Public hearing
- Focus group
- Beta testing
