Comparison and Integration of Axiomatic Design with Quality Function Deployment as a Design Method: a Literature Review

Abstract

Abstract This paper focus on certain design methods: Axiomatic Design (AD) and its comparisons with Quality Function Deployment (QFD). While there are other methods such as QFD is more suitable for problem identification, AD is more suitable for decision making of product development with high quality needs. The general observations on the similarities and differences among the two design methods based on steps are discussed, contrasting the basic performances of the design method. We can conclude that Axiomatic Design is more suitable for the decision stage on planning phase while QFD is more suitable as a tool of problem inquisition.