scholarly journals A Law of Functional Expansion - Eliciting the Dynamics of Consumer Goods Innovation with Design Theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1015-1024
Author(s):  
Pascal Le Masson ◽  
Kenza El Qaoumi ◽  
Armand Hatchuel ◽  
Benoit Weil
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Unique Data ◽  
Functional Expansion ◽  
Design Theories

AbstractFor more than two decades, mobile phone industry has shown that innovation is not only functional optimization and combination but can also be a "functional expansion”. Sometimes called radical or disruptive innovation, this phenomenon leads to the development of new method for engineers and designers. However, the intensity remains undemonstrated: is functional expansion a rare phenomenon (few products during very short periods of time) – or is it an intense phenomenon, that even might have accelerated in the last decades? To answer these questions, the paper overcomes two main obstacles: how to measure functional expansion? And what would be a law of functional expansion, that would enable to test the importance and newness of the phenomena? Building on recent advances on the measurement of innovation and on new computational models of design derived from most advanced design theories, this paper presents unique data on functional expansion of 8 consumer products and tests that functional expansion significantly accelerated in the mid 1990s. The paper confirms quantitatively that our societies are now in a new design regime, a regime of innovative design.

Design Theory and Methodology in Eastern Europe

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Arciszewski
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Design Research ◽  
East Germany ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
Research Environments ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Design Theory And Methodology

Abstract The paper provides a brief review of general tendencies and interesting developments in the area of engineering design theory and methodology in Eastern Europe. This review is limited to East Germany, Poland, and the Soviet Union. Particular attention was given to the design research environments in individual countries, and to developed design theories and methods in the context of these environments.

IMAGINING THE CITY OF TOMORROW THROUGH FORESIGHT AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN: TOWARDS THE REGENERATION OF URBAN PLANNING ROUTINES?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Nicolas Lavoie ◽  
Christophe Abrassart ◽  
Franck Scherrer
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Urban Planner ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
The City

Ecological and digital transitions alongside concerns over social inequalities have signalled the advent of complex new challenges for contemporary cities. These challenges raise issues pertaining to the dynamic capability of urban planners: more specifically, their ability to revise their tools and planning routines in urban projects. New paradigms of collective action for the transition towards innovative cities have been developed in large organisations. European companies, especially in public transportation, have developed such tools based on innovative design theories. One of these methodological tools, the Definition-Knowledge-Concept-Proposition (DKCP) process, was used to generate a new range of planning options for an urban district in Montreal, Canada. For many municipal organisations, the formulation of innovative ideas only concerns one stage of the process, represented by the ‘P’ phase. However, innovative routines should rather include the earlier phases of identifying the scope of possible innovations, the search for intriguing knowledge and disruptive design activities. The desire to tackle the complex challenges of 21st century cities has led to a new professional identity: the ‘innovative urban planner’.

Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Kenya Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Kenya

2017 ◽  
pp. 207-227
Author(s):  
Josphat Njuguna Omanga ◽  
Johannes Kabderian Dreyer
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Innovation ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Informal Providers ◽  
Money Transfers

This chapter analyzes the role of financial innovation and mobile phone technologies to financial inclusion in Kenya. In order to do so, a case study on M-PESA is conducted, the leading mobile service of money transfers in Africa, which is offered by Safaricom. M-PESA services are cheap and easy to use in comparison to other formal and informal providers of financial services. It solves two different problems in Kenya: customers do not have to travel anymore long distances to reach financial services and more people can afford them. As result and in line with the literature, this chapter suggests that M-PESA services can be considered a type of disruptive innovation that promotes financial inclusion and wealth growth in Kenya.

Autopoietic Approach for Information System and Knowledge Management System Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Abou-Zeid
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
System Development ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Management Support Systems ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Is Design Theory ◽  
Is Design

In the last decade a new generation of information systems (ISs), such as Web-based information systems and knowledge management support systems, have emerged in response to ever-changing organizational needs. Therefore, the need for new “Information System Design Theories” for the emerging ISs is recognized. According to Walls, Widmeyer, and El-Sawy (1992), an “IS design theory” must have two aspects?one dealing with the description of the system and one dealing with the prescription, that is, the process of developing of the system. The prescription aspect includes a description of procedures and guidelines for system development. In addition, these two aspects must be grounded on theories from natural or social sciences (i.e., kernel theories). As information systems are socio-technical phenomena in which social and technical factors interweave the ways in which people work, the issue of “how to integrate the work activity and social context of users into the IS which is being designed” becomes one of the principal problems of IS development (Bai & Lindberg, 1999). Therefore, the development of new IS design theories requires a closer look at the system theories that go beyond the traditional system theory that is based, among other things, on Cartesian dualism (i.e., mind/body or cognition/action) and on a model of cognition as the processing of representational information (Mingers, 2001). One of the candidate theories is the theory of autopoiesis, which can be best viewed as a system-grounded way of thinking with biological foundations, together with its extension into social domain.

scholarly journals Exploring Design Constructs In Sound Design With A Focus On Perceived Affordance

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1199-1203
Author(s):  
Myounghoon Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Design Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Auditory Display ◽  
Sound Design ◽  
Visual Displays ◽  
Auditory Displays ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Future Work

While design theories in visual displays have been well developed and further refined, relatively little research has been conducted on design theories and models in auditory displays. The existing discussions mainly account for functional mappings between sounds and referents, but these do not fully address design aspects of auditory displays. To bridge the gap, the present proposal focuses on design affordances in sound design among many design constructs. To this end, the definition and components of design affordances are briefly explored, followed by the auditory display examples of those components to gauge whether sound can deliver perceived affordances in interactive products. Finally, other design constructs, such as feedback and signifier, are discussed together with future work. This exploratory proposal is expected to contribute to elaborating sound design theory and practice.

Designing in an Innovative Design Regime—Introduction to C-K Design Theory

Design Theory ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 125-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Le Masson ◽  
Benoit Weil ◽  
Armand Hatchuel
Keyword(s):  
Design Theory ◽  
Innovative Design

Function Integration Explained by Allocation and Activation of Wirk Elements

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Design Theory ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Product Modeling ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Conceptual Design Phase ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Function Integration ◽  
Configuration Systems ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract In mechanical engineering design, the conceptual design phase involves the determination of the structural means for realizing the functions of a product. Function integration is a means for achieving an efficient design, where the same means contributes to the realization of multiple functions. This paper contributes to a phenomenological understanding of function integration and aims at refining design theories treating this subject. The work rests upon and contributes to German design theory and the design theories of the WDK School. For explaining function integration, the concept of wirk element is introduced. A wirk element is defined as a functionally active form element that is part of an organ and contributes to the realization of a function. Furthermore, based upon the allocation and activation of wirk elements, a definition of function integration is given, and six kinds of integration are classified. Finally, opportunistic design is explained by the wirk element concept and the implication of function integration on product modeling in configuration systems is treated. Throughout the paper, several examples are given to illustrate the explanatory power of the proposed modeling concept.

Synergy-Based Approach to Bad Engineering

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Martin ◽  
Frid Kaljas ◽  
Vello Reedik
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Development Stages ◽  
Unique Data ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Statistical Results

In the present paper unique data about initial shortcomings in the design and application of different industrial and consumer products are presented. The research area covers all of the products’ development stages beginning with factory automation and equipment control systems, and continuing with the design and realization of light fittings up to follow-up on the product development of office machines. The statistical results of this research are presented. Further the essence of the synergy-based approach to the design process, focussing on the most common human faults/mistakes, is clarified. Evidence is presented to show that the reason for human shortcomings is either the lack of synergy in teamworking or problems in inner personal communication. A detailed definition of the concepts of positive and negative synergy, with examples from both categories is given. Guidelines are given to reduce human risks at the conception of interdisciplinary systems design to avoid bad engineering. A framework for the synergy-based design of interdisciplinary systems is presented capable of adapting to the competences of the design team.

Tire Design Theory Based on Optimization of Stress-Strain Cycles of its Elements (CSSOT)

1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
O. B. Tretyakov ◽  
S. L. Sokolov
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Equilibrium Shape ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Design Theories ◽  
Tire Models ◽  
Hierarchic System ◽  
Cross Section Geometry ◽  
Failure Types

Abstract Some criteria are presented for evaluating the various tire design theories that are based on the equilibrium shape of the sidewall and on the rolling contour of a tire (RCOT). Tire failure types and the mathematical models by which they can be predicted by modern theories of rubber/cord fatigue are also described. A tire design theory based on stress-strain optimization of its elements is proposed as is a hierarchic system of complicated tire models for calculation of stress-strain cycles. Approaches are suggested for estimating fatigue strength of rubber-cord composites. Influence of the cross-section geometry and of the inner structure of the tire on stress-strain cycles in the belt and bead of radial tires is investigated. Results obtained with the different design theories are compared.

Research on Innovative Design of Remanufacturing Products in the Field of Construction Machinery

2014 ◽  
Vol 525 ◽  
pp. 523-526
Author(s):  
Gong Chang Ren ◽  
Feng Hai Yu ◽  
Ruo Chen Lv
Keyword(s):  
Design Theory ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Construction Machinery ◽  
Theoretical System ◽  
High Level ◽  
Reasonable Use ◽  
Technical Measures

The traditional remanufacturing mostly focus on the technical measures which are aimed to keep and restore the available state after products design, produce and put into use. The design work before they are put into use is less involved. The high-level product innovation design theory, for exampleTRIZ, can scientific refining innovative ideas and provide mature theoretical system and method for design problems. Reasonable use them to innovative design the remanufactured products can scientific guiding products remanufacturing process, increase the scientific nature of the decision-making program and create enormous social and economic benefits.

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