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Designing a decision tool to decide between two support methods for culture-sensitive creative problem-solving

Bastian, Annika; Fehrenbacher, Julia; Albers, Albert

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:
Bastian, Annika; Fehrenbacher, Julia; Albers, Albert
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
IPEK - Institute of Product Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Page(s):
467-475
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10405
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
To support culture-sensitive creative problem-solving in distributed product development, two methods, the CSS Method and the Guideline, were developed. This study presents a Decision Tool to help users select the appropriate method based on team context and goals. Using Design Research Methodology, the tool was developed, evaluated, and refined through initial expert validation. Results show the tool improves method selection and usability while highlighting room for improvements and real-world testing.
Keywords:
design creativity, design support system, creative problem-solving, cultural-sensitivity in product development, support for decision-making processes
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