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Title:

Effort-Saving Product Representations in Design - Results of a Questionnaire Survey

Author(s):
Römer, A.; Weißhahn, G.; Hacker, W; Pache, M.; Lindemann, U.
Abstract:
During the last years engineers of the Munich Technical University and psychologists of the Dresden Technical University have investigated requirements for improved computer tools for designers. Prior studies of the early stages of the design process have shown that generating solutions is largely associated with the use of external representations such as sketches and physical models. In a postal survey 106 designers were consulted regarding the extent and the effects of using such external rep...     »
Keywords:
design problem solving; effort-saving modelling; product representations in design
Journal title:
Design Studies
Year:
2001
Journal volume:
Nr.22/01
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
473-491
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