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Enhancing engineering design learning: an educational case study with the systems engineering method matrix

Meyer, Johannes; Bhatt, Apoorv Naresh; Inkermann, David

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:
Meyer, Johannes; Bhatt, Apoorv Naresh; Inkermann, David
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Clausthal University of Technology, Germany
Page(s):
3093-3102
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10667
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper presents the Systems Engineering Method Matrix (SEMM), a tool that links activities, methods, and artefacts to address gaps in existing method repositories. SEMM enables artefact-consistent process modelling and supports method selection, planning, and documentation in engineering projects. A case study in a project-based engineering design course demonstrates that SEMM enhances students’ conceptual understanding, broadens the range of methods, and provides instructors with a coherent framework for project planning.
Keywords:
design methods, product development, design process, design tools, design education
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