Abstract
Designers’ appreciation of functional analysis and morphological synthesis and criticism regarding sub functional focus and poor innovation ability of these approaches, is the theoretical starting point of this article. Inspired by the multi-functionality of fascinating principles found in nature, this article explores how multi-functionality is handled in engineering design. Using a multi-functional case, findings suggest searching for multi-functional solution principles and that minor changes to the FM-tree could support designers in assessing a product’s complexity degree.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of NordDesign 2020 |
Editors | N. H. Mortensen, C. T. Hansen, M. Deininger |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | DS 101 |
Publisher | Design Society |
Publication date | 2020 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781912254088 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Event | NordDesign 2020 - DTU-Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 12 Aug 2020 → 14 Aug 2020 https://www.norddesign2020.dk/ |
Conference
Conference | NordDesign 2020 |
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Location | DTU-Technical University of Denmark |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 12/08/2020 → 14/08/2020 |
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Keywords
- Functional analysis
- Multi-functionality
- Conceptual design
- Bio-inspired design