POTENTIAL OF THE VISION MODEL WITH REGARD TO THE SUSTAINABILITY ORIENTATION OF A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Year: 2024
Editor: Grierson, Hilary; Bohemia, Erik; Buck, Lyndon
Author: Kokoschko, Björn R.; Augutsin, Laura; Schabacker, Michael; Beyer, Christiane
Series: E&PDE
Institution: Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany
Page(s): 408 - 413
DOI number: 10.35199/EPDE.2024.69
ISBN: 978-1-912254-200
ISSN: 3005-4753
Abstract
During product development (PD), the vision model method is used as a guide to ensure that development is progressing in the desired direction and that the results meet the original goals and expectations. Among other things, the method can also be used to collect feedback from stakeholders and, if necessary, to adapt visions and goals that are recorded and visualized in the vision model accordingly. In addition, the literature suggests methods and tools for the strategic alignment of the project with sustainability aspects at the start of development projects. The Ten Golden Rules and the design-for-sustainability strategies are important guidelines for a development project in pd. The Ten Golden Rules represent a method for improving product quality and performance, while the design-for-sustainability strategies aim to minimize the environmental impact of products by means of guidelines. Both methods help to focus on the product life cycle and the impact of a product in it. In order to apply these guidelines in practice, they should be integrated into the development process from the outset. This can be done by training developers and through targeted use in alignment meetings. This can be useful to ensure that the guidelines are adhered to throughout the development process. Both alignment methods and the vision model are sometimes used independently or either one or the other. This article presents a concept for the active inclusion of sustainability requirements for a product in the vision model. The focus here is on the clear visualization of the goals to be achieved for the long-term orientation of development towards sustainability.
Keywords: Sustainability, Target visualization, product developement