Abstract

The research reported in this paper examines the design process from an informational perspective. The study is based on the premise that there is a need to understand and formalize the information generating, accessing and analyzing behavior of designers in order to build tools and methods which can be smoothly integrated with their technical and social work environment. Results from an experimental study, conducted using the verbal protocol method, are discussed. A measure for the amount of information designers handle has been explored. A framework for analyzing the information handling behavior of designers is also presented.

Volume Subject Area:
6th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology
Keywords:
experimental protocol analysis, design theory and methodology, information generation, information access, information analysis
Topics:
Conceptual design, Design, Design theory
This content is only available via PDF.
Copyright © 1994 by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
You do not currently have access to this content.