Abstract
The co-operative process of specifying, designing, and producing
an artefact is analysed in terms of communication among the agents
involved. By way of introduction, I offer a brief analysis of
communication in general, outlining conditions for its success,
while avoiding simplistic assumptions about communication as
literal ‘transmission’ or ‘sharing’ of ideas. It is then explained
how the initial artefact specification, the design representation,
and ultimately the artefact itself can all be seen as symbolic
expressions of ideas that are communicated, and it is shown how
the conditions for the success of communication carry over to the
artefact production process. The purpose of the analysis is to
provide a conceptual background for the study of various aspects
of artefact production, such as design, or the development of
computer-based tools for collaborative design, product modelling,
or decision-support.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Systems Research and Cybernetics, Volume III |
Place of Publication | Windsor |
Publisher | The International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics |
Publication date | 1999 |
Pages | 58-62 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Event | International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cypernetics - Baden-Baden, Germany Duration: 2 Aug 1999 → 6 Aug 1999 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cypernetics |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Baden-Baden |
Period | 02/08/1999 → 06/08/1999 |