EXPLORING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MANUALS IN THE FINNISH ENGINEERING INDUSTRY

DS 32: Proceedings of DESIGN 2004, the 8th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Year: 2004
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Hakatie, A.; Kosonen, E.
Section: MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASPECTS OF DESIGN
Page(s): 1099 - 1104

Abstract

In Finnish business-to-business engineering industries, managing the industrial design function is an emerging question. Industrial design manuals and guidelines have been seen as one solution to this demand. This paper explores how Finnish engineering companies have approached the question of industrial design manuals through a descriptive four-level maturity grid. It also identifies seven key activities which elaborate the grid. The paper is based on documentary analyses and ethnographic studies conducted in four global Finnish engineering corporations.

Keywords: industrial design, manual, maturity model

Download

Please sign in to your account

This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Privacy Policy.