Affiliation:
1. Kobe University Faculty of Engineering Kobe, Japan
Abstract
This paper discusses the systematic use of product feedback information to support life cycle design approaches and provides guidelines for developing a design at both the product and the system levels. Design activities are surveyed in the light of the product life cycle, and the design information flow is interpreted from a semiotic perspective. The natural evolution of a design is considered, the notion of design expectations is introduced and the importance of evaluation of these expectations in dynamic environments is argued. Possible strategies for reconciliation of the expectations and environmental factors are described. An Internet-enabled technology is proposed to monitor product functionality, use and operational environment and to supply the designer with relevant information. A pilot study of assessing design expectations of a refrigerator is outlined, and conclusions are drawn.
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Mechanical Engineering
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