EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF ENGINEERING PRODUCT DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO EXTEND NOVICE ENGINEER CAPABILITY
DS 77: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2014 13th International Design Conference
Year: 2014
Editor: Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad
Author: Jiang, P.; Lee ,S.; Childs, P.R.N.
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN EDUCATION
Page(s): 1381-1390
Abstract
In the educational context different design activities can be used to introduce distinct design skills. In the paper students undertook the design of a cordless handtool by addressing a wide range of functional attributes and design rationale. Experience with this project suggests that case studies provides a suitable activity for students to explore and understand product functions and other design activities. The analysis has indicated paucity in understanding the significance of product design specifications and design rationale among students and therefore suggest more intensive training.
Keywords: design, education, QFD, functional attributes