A mapping of design decision-making

Claus Thorp Hansen, Mogens Myrup Andreasen

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    Abstract

    In this paper we present the decision score, which is a model of decision-making seen in the engineering designer's perspective of the design process dynamics, where a decision has multiple objects and where it is based on earlier decisions, prediction of consequences and design process progression. The model is based on four observations: the engineering designers do not see a neat string of distinct and explicitly made decisions, there are several decision-makers during design, a design decision is not made at a distinct moment in time, and the decision object is evolving in time and changing in context. We have successfully made an attempt to justify the model by confronting it with several empirical studies of design decision-making.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of DESIGN 2004 : 8th International Design Conference
    EditorsDorian Marjanovic
    Number of pages1570
    Volume3
    Place of PublicationZagreb and Glasgow
    PublisherFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture & The Design Society
    Publication date2004
    ISBN (Print)953-6313-62-6
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    Event8th International Design Conference - Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Duration: 17 May 200420 May 2004
    Conference number: 8

    Conference

    Conference8th International Design Conference
    Number8
    Country/TerritoryCroatia
    CityDubrovnik
    Period17/05/200420/05/2004

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