An Approach to Verification and Evaluation of Early Conceptual Design Solutions
DS 30: Proceedings of DESIGN 2002, the 7th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik
Year: 2002
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Derelöv, M.
Section: Design research and technology
Page(s): 125-130
Abstract
In the eartly phases of the design process the evaluation and the following decision-making are based on limited amount of information, nevertheless the decision will determine the direction of the remaining design process. The objektive with this paper is to present a way of representing the conceptual solutions, which facilitate an enhance utilisation of the avalible information. Based on the systems theory, a widening and more nuanced definition of the conception of relationship is being established, which implies an increased possibility of describing properties origin from the interaction between elements. The proposed representation should be considered as a first step towards a more elaborated methodology.
Keywords: Evaluation, feasibility, reliability, concept modelling