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Knowledge representation in product design: a literature review

Wang, Yuxuan; Jiang, Pingfei; Han, Ji

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Wang, Yuxuan; Jiang, Pingfei; Han, Ji
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
INDEX, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Page(s):
427-436
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10401
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Aligned with Industry 5.0’s human-centred and collaborative design vision, this paper examines how knowledge representation (KR) supports design communication through a dual-function lens, distinguishing knowledge transmission and knowledge generation. Based on a review of 83 studies, we map KR across stakeholder interactions and design stages. Transmission dominates early cross-stakeholder communication, while generation is largely confined to designer-centred ideation, revealing structural imbalances and opportunities for broader KR deployment.
Keywords:
knowledge representations, product design, collaborative design, industry 5.0, stakeholder communication
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