DESIGN BY FUNCTION: A METHODOLOGY TO SUPPORT DESIGNER CREATIVITY
DS 32: Proceedings of DESIGN 2004, the 8th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Year: 2004
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Giampà, F.; Muzzupappa, M.; Rizzuti, S.
Section: DESIGN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Page(s): 225 - 232
Abstract
The methodology, described in this paper, aims at offering the necessary potential to support the conceptual design phase, providing the typical guidelines of the functional approach, and leading the designer to think in terms of functions and not in terms of components, in order to allow him/her to work on a wider level of abstraction where his/her creativity is more prolific. For this purpose, a classification of mechanical and electro-mechanical parts has been carried out on the basis of the performed function in an assembly.
Keywords: functional approach, conceptual design, creative design