1-20 of 21
Design theory
Close
Save search
Follow your search
Access your saved searches in your account
Would you like to receive an alert when new items match your search?
Close Modal
Sort by
Journal Articles

Concept Chaining Patterns During Ideation Using Digital Tablets

Open Access
Accepted Manuscript
Madhurima Das, Jessica Meza, Christine Xu, Maria C. Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1640
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068983
Published Online: June 19, 2025
View Article titled, Concept Chaining Patterns During Ideation Using Digital Tablets
Open the PDF for Concept Chaining Patterns During Ideation Using Digital Tablets in another window
Topics: Chain, Design, Design methodology, Design theory, Engineering design, Engineering drawings, Process design
Journal Articles

Who Does Design Research Serve? A Critical Evaluation of the Diversity of Samples Studied in Design Theory and Methods Research

Available to Purchase
Erin Johnson, Christine Toh, Jessica Menold
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051402.
Paper No: MD-24-1221
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066685
Published Online: November 5, 2024
View Article titled, Who Does Design Research Serve? A Critical Evaluation of the Diversity of Samples Studied in Design Theory and Methods Research
Open the PDF for Who Does Design Research Serve? A Critical Evaluation of the Diversity of Samples Studied in Design Theory and Methods Research in another window
Topics: Design, Design theory, Students
Journal Articles

Conducting Non-adaptive Experiments in a Live Setting: A Bayesian Approach to Determining Optimal Sample Size

Available to Purchase
Nandan Sudarsanam, Ramya Chandran, Daniel D. Frey
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2020, 142(3): 031108.
Paper No: MD-19-1410
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045603
Published Online: December 23, 2019
View Article titled, Conducting Non-adaptive Experiments in a Live Setting: A Bayesian Approach to Determining Optimal Sample Size
Open the PDF for Conducting Non-adaptive Experiments in a Live Setting: A Bayesian Approach to Determining Optimal Sample Size in another window
Topics: Algorithms, Design, Design theory, Experimental design, Machine learning, Modeling, Noise (Sound), Optimization, Probability, Resource allocation
Journal Articles

Special Issue: Selected Papers From IDETC 2018 (Parts I and II)

Free
Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. February 2019, 141(2): 020201.
Paper No: MD-18-1840
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042049
Published Online: December 20, 2018
View Article titled, Special Issue: Selected Papers From IDETC 2018 (Parts I and II)
Open the PDF for Special Issue: Selected Papers From IDETC 2018 (Parts I and II) in another window
Topics: Cycles, Design automation, Design education, Design engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Design theory, Engineering design, Feedback, Quality control
Journal Articles

Tuned Nonlinear Energy Sink With Conical Spring: Design Theory and Sensitivity Analysis

Available to Purchase
Donghai Qiu, Sébastien Seguy, Manuel Paredes
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2018, 140(1): 011404.
Paper No: MD-17-1500
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038304
Published Online: November 9, 2017
View Article titled, Tuned Nonlinear Energy Sink With Conical Spring: Design Theory and Sensitivity Analysis
Open the PDF for Tuned Nonlinear Energy Sink With Conical Spring: Design Theory and Sensitivity Analysis in another window
Topics: Design, Sensitivity analysis, Springs, Stiffness, Excitation, Displacement, Design theory
Journal Articles

Special Section: Designing for Additive Manufacturing: Recent Advances in Design for Additive Manufacturing

Free
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. October 2017, 139(10): 100901.
Paper No: MD-17-1477
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037555
Published Online: August 30, 2017
View Article titled, Special Section: Designing for Additive Manufacturing: Recent Advances in Design for Additive Manufacturing
Open the PDF for Special Section: Designing for Additive Manufacturing: Recent Advances in Design for Additive Manufacturing in another window
Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Design methodology, Design theory, Optimization
Journal Articles

Editors' Choice Paper Awards Process and Outcome

Available to Purchase
Azarm Shapour
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. August 2017, 139(8): 080201.
Paper No: MD-17-1403
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037093
Published Online: June 27, 2017
View Article titled, Editors' Choice Paper Awards Process and Outcome
Open the PDF for Editors' Choice Paper Awards Process and Outcome in another window
Topics: Design, Design methodology, Design theory, Optimization, Performance
Journal Articles

Special Issue: Data-Driven Design (D 3 )

Available to Purchase
Harrison Kim, Ying Liu, Yan Wang, Charlie Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Announcements
J. Mech. Des. December 2016, 138(12): 128002.
Paper No: MD-16-1700
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035002
Published Online: October 28, 2016
View Article titled, Special Issue: Data-Driven Design (D 3 )
Open the PDF for Special Issue: Data-Driven Design (D 3 ) in another window
Topics: Design, Design theory
Journal Articles

Special Issue: Design Theory and Methodology

Free
Matthew I. Campbell, Katja Hölttä-Otto, Julie Linsey
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. October 2016, 138(10): 100301.
Paper No: MD-16-1507
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034269
Published Online: September 2, 2016
View Article titled, Special Issue: Design Theory and Methodology
Open the PDF for Special Issue: Design Theory and Methodology in another window
Topics: Design methodology, Design theory, Design
Journal Articles

Why the Developing World Needs Mechanical Design

Free
Christopher A. Mattson, Amos G. Winter
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. July 2016, 138(7): 070301.
Paper No: MD-16-1262
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033549
Published Online: June 2, 2016
View Article titled, Why the Developing World Needs Mechanical Design
Open the PDF for Why the Developing World Needs Mechanical Design in another window
Topics: Design, Design engineering, Developing nations, Design automation, Design theory, Machinery
Journal Articles

Erratum: “Sensitivity of Vehicle Market Share Predictions to Discrete Choice Model Specification” [Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(12), 121402]

Available to Purchase
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Errata
J. Mech. Des. May 2016, 138(5): 057001.
Paper No: MD-16-1088
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032974
Published Online: March 21, 2016
View Article titled, Erratum: “Sensitivity of Vehicle Market Share Predictions to Discrete Choice Model Specification” [Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(12), 121402]
Open the PDF for Erratum: “Sensitivity of Vehicle Market Share Predictions to Discrete Choice Model Specification” [Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(12), 121402] in another window
Topics: Design, Design engineering, Design methodology, Design theory, Modeling, Optimization, Uncertainty, Vehicles
Journal Articles

Quantification of Classical Gestalt Principles in Two-Dimensional Product Representations

Available to Purchase
José E. Lugo, James P. Schmiedeler, Stephen M. Batill, Laura Carlson
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. September 2015, 137(9): 094502.
Paper No: MD-14-1365
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030988
Published Online: September 1, 2015
View Article titled, Quantification of Classical Gestalt Principles in Two-Dimensional Product Representations
Open the PDF for Quantification of Classical Gestalt Principles in Two-Dimensional Product Representations in another window
Topics: Design, Product design, Shapes, Reflection, Rotation, Design methodology, Design theory, Product development
Journal Articles

Large-Scale Needfinding: Methods of Increasing User-Generated Needs From Large Populations

Available to Purchase
Cory R. Schaffhausen, Timothy M. Kowalewski
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. July 2015, 137(7): 071403.
Paper No: MD-14-1561
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030161
Published Online: July 1, 2015
View Article titled, Large-Scale Needfinding: Methods of Increasing User-Generated Needs From Large Populations
Open the PDF for Large-Scale Needfinding: Methods of Increasing User-Generated Needs From Large Populations in another window
Topics: Design, Medical devices, Performance, Product development, User interfaces, Preferences, Product design, Testing, Design methodology, Creativity
Journal Articles

25 Years of Design Theory and Methodology

Available to Purchase
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. August 2013, 135(8): 080301.
Paper No: MD-13-1257
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024846
Published Online: June 26, 2013
View Article titled, 25 Years of Design Theory and Methodology
Open the PDF for 25 Years of Design Theory and Methodology in another window
Topics: Design, Design theory
Journal Articles

The 200th Issue of JMD

Available to Purchase
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. June 2013, 135(6): 060201.
Paper No: MD-13-1195
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024361
Published Online: May 9, 2013
View Article titled, The 200th Issue of JMD
Open the PDF for The 200th Issue of JMD in another window
Topics: Cycles, Design, Design automation, Design education, Design engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Design theory, Engineering teachers, Engineers, Fluids
Journal Articles

Modularity and Ease of Disassembly: Study of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Available to Purchase
Daniel Collado-Ruiz, Salvador F. Capuz-Rizo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. January 2010, 132(1): 014502.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000641
Published Online: December 21, 2009
View Article titled, Modularity and Ease of Disassembly: Study of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Open the PDF for Modularity and Ease of Disassembly: Study of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in another window
Topics: Design, Electronic equipment, Product development, Recycling, Systems engineering, Weight (Mass), Manufacturing, Design theory, Electrical components, Fasteners
Journal Articles

Enhancing Design Research in the Context of Design Education

Available to Purchase
Vassilis Agouridas
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2007, 129(7): 717–729.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2722792
Published Online: February 25, 2007
View Article titled, Enhancing Design Research in the Context of Design Education
Open the PDF for Enhancing Design Research in the Context of Design Education in another window
Topics: Cycles, Design, Design theory, Education, Engineering design processes
Journal Articles

Editorial

Free
J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. September 2006, 128(5): 1025–1026.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2345028
Published Online: September 1, 2006
View Article titled, Editorial
Open the PDF for Editorial in another window
Topics: Design automation, Design engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Design theory, Engineering teachers, Leadership, Mechanical engineering
Journal Articles

Editorial

Free
J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. November 2005, 127(6): 1037–1038.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2113467
Published Online: November 1, 2005
View Article titled, Editorial
Open the PDF for Editorial in another window
Topics: Aerospace engineering, Aerospace industry, Design engineering, Design theory, Energy / power systems, Job interviews, Manufacturing, Manufacturing engineering, Mechanical engineering, Pressure
Journal Articles

Passing a Central Axis Congruence Through Six Arbitrary Lines in Space

Available to Purchase
A. P. Murray, J. M. McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 1996, 118(4): 515–519.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826921
Published Online: December 1, 1996
View Article titled, Passing a Central Axis Congruence Through Six Arbitrary Lines in Space
Open the PDF for Passing a Central Axis Congruence Through Six Arbitrary Lines in Space in another window
Topics: Design theory, Displacement, Linkages, Screws