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Evaluating and refining the criticality scale for structured planning of prototype sequences

Zorn, Stefan; Gericke, Kilian

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:
Zorn, Stefan; Gericke, Kilian
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
University of Rostock, Germany
Page(s):
927-936
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10451
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper evaluates the criticality assessment within the Criticality-Based Planning of Prototype Sequences method. Two independent application studies investigate whether the existing scale definitions for novelty, technical difficulty and importance are sufficient for systematic and context-independent use. The results show that operationalised criteria and clearer evaluator guidance significantly improve consistency, reproducibility and applicability across different development projects.
Keywords:
prototyping, design methods, prototype planning
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