A computational framework for design-by-analogy using semantic-network representations

Zuo, Haoyu (1,2); Yin, Yuan (1); Wang, Boheng (1); Wu, Qingjue (1); Chen, Liuqing (3); Cai, Zebin (3); Jing, Qianzhi (3); Hazeri, Kamyar (1); Zhan, Bowen (4); Haydon Rowe, Saul (1); Vohra, Shafina (1); Childs, Peter (1); Liu, Ruocong (1)

doi:10.1017/pds.2026.10403

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A computational framework for design-by-analogy using semantic-network representations

Zuo, Haoyu (1,2); Yin, Yuan (1); Wang, Boheng (1); Wu, Qingjue (1); Chen, Liuqing (3); Cai, Zebin (3); Jing, Qianzhi (3); Hazeri, Kamyar (1); Zhan, Bowen (4); Haydon Rowe, Saul (1); Vohra, Shafina (1); Childs, Peter (1); Liu, Ruocong (1)

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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:

Zuo, Haoyu (1,2); Yin, Yuan (1); Wang, Boheng (1); Wu, Qingjue (1); Chen, Liuqing (3); Cai, Zebin (3); Jing, Qianzhi (3); Hazeri, Kamyar (1); Zhan, Bowen (4); Haydon Rowe, Saul (1); Vohra, Shafina (1); Childs, Peter (1); Liu, Ruocong (1)

Series:

DESIGN

Institution:

1: Imperial College London, United Kingdom; 2: Tsinghua University, China; 3: Zhejiang University, China; 4: University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States of America

Page(s):

447-456

DOI number:

10.1017/pds.2026.10403

ISSN:

2732-527X (Online)

Abstract:

The framework proposed operationalized through four interrelated components: encoding, retrieval, mapping, and evaluation. Semantic networks serve as the underlying knowledge representation that enables information structuring and cross-domain association. By translating cognitive reasoning into a computational architecture, the proposed framework establishes a unified structure for supporting analogical design and provides theoretical and technical guidance for developing future semantic-network-based tools that more effectively facilitate creativity and innovation in conceptual design.

Keywords:

design-by-analogy, semantic network, computational framework, design guidelines, design creativity

April 30, 2025

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A computational framework for design-by-analogy using semantic-network representations

Zuo, Haoyu (1,2); Yin, Yuan (1); Wang, Boheng (1); Wu, Qingjue (1); Chen, Liuqing (3); Cai, Zebin (3); Jing, Qianzhi (3); Hazeri, Kamyar (1); Zhan, Bowen (4); Haydon Rowe, Saul (1); Vohra, Shafina (1); Childs, Peter (1); Liu, Ruocong (1)

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