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Design delusions and prototyping: eliciting the link between prototypes and product performance

Daniel Nygård Ege (1), Mark Goudswaard (2), James Gopsill (2), Ben Hicks (2), Martin Steinert (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 129: Proceedings of the DESIGN2024 18th International Design Conference
Year:
2024
Editor:
Mario Štorga, Stanko Škec, Tomislav Martinec, Dorian Marjanović, Neven Pavković, Marija Majda Škec
Author:
Daniel Nygård Ege (1), Mark Goudswaard (2), James Gopsill (2), Ben Hicks (2), Martin Steinert (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; 2: University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Section:
Design Information and Knowledge
Page(s):
383-392
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2024.41
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study investigates the relationship between the number and type of prototypes developed in rapid prototyping contexts, a team's performance self-estimations, and final actual performance. Findings suggest a strong correlation between each of these elements, with the converse also found to be true, motivating the introduction of the concept of Design Delusion - a type of cognitive dissonance due to differences between perceived and actual states. The paper suggests that early prototyping helps identify and mitigate design delusion, improving design decisions and preventing technical debt.
Keywords:
prototyping, design activities, case study, self-assesment
18th International Design Conference (DESIGN 2024)
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