Using design process tools to assist in the analysis of a protocol recording

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Abstract

A protocol recording of a designer at work provides an effective means by which knowledge of the design process may be elicited. Several methods have been proposed for modelling such a process; this paper presents the findings of research concerning the application of the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) and signposting methods to a protocol recording of a real design task. It is shown how the construction and analysis of both models can reveal areas in which knowledge was not captured in sufficient detail, and how comparisons between the two representations can highlight conflicts in understanding. The process of formalisation and analysis of a protocol using these methods can provide a useful tool in consolidating understanding.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ICED 03, the 14th International Conference on Engineering Design
EditorsAnders Folkeson, Margareta Norell, Ulf Sellgren, Klas Gralen
PublisherDesign Society
ISBN (Electronic)1904670008
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 2003 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 19 Aug 200321 Aug 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED
VolumeDS 31
ISSN (Print)2220-4334
ISSN (Electronic)2220-4342

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 2003
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period19/08/0321/08/03

Keywords

  • Design Structure Matrix
  • Protocol analysis
  • Signposting model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Modeling and Simulation

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