Multi-board concept - a scenario based approach for supporting product quality and life cycle oriented design

Date
2000-12-01
Authors
Robotham, A
Hertzum, M
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Delft University Press
Abstract

This paper will describe the multi-board con-cept, which is a working approach for supporting life cycle oriented design and product quality. Aspects of this concept include construction of a common working environment where multiple display boards depict scenarios of the product life cycle, creating a shared quality mindset amongst designers, and developing creativity and synthesis in product design. The appropri-ateness of scenarios for supporting life cycle oriented design will be argued and prelim-inary results from early experimentation will be presented. Initial results lead us to believe that the multi-board concept promises to be a useful means of communication amongst the design team. We believe that it fosters a thorough understanding of life cycle events, which, in turn, inspires the design of innovative products of the highest quality.

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Life cycle oriented design , Product quality , Scenarios
Source
3rd International Symposium on Tools & Methods of Competitive Engineering held at Technical University of Delft, Delft, The Netherlands, 2000-04-18 to 2000-04-21, published in: Tools & Methods of Competitive Engineering 2000, pp.763 - 774 (12)
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