Seance 8

Question 1

Innovation

Answer 1

New method, idea, device, product, knowledge

—> a change that create a new dimension of performance

Question 2

Relation btw creativity innovation and design

Answer 2

Creativity: the use of imagination or creative ideas

Innovation: doing stg new

Design: defining the looks, arrangements of stg

Question 3

Curve of innovation

Answer 3

An S shape:

1-slow introduction
2-obstacle to further developments
3-idea approaches its natural limits

Question 4

Design

Answer 4

Process of converting an abstract concept into hardware reality

Question 5

Before Design/innovation INPUTS

Answer 5

Transformed ressources:

Market info
Time info
Technical info
Design ideas

Transforming ressources:

Design equipment
Design and technical staff
Supplier advice

Question 6

The stages of product/service design :

Answer 6

1-pb def
2-concept screening 
3- preliminary design 
4- Évaluation selection and improvement 
5- prototyping and final design

Question 7

Concept screening

Answer 7

Broad categories of evaluation criteria for assessing concepts :

feasibility
Acceptability
Vulnerability

Question 8

Reducing design complexity :

Answer 8

1-Standardization
2-commonality (using the same components across products)
3-modularization