Complexity of Planning in Design (original) (raw)

Volume 4: 13th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology

Abstract

Connectivities between processes in product developments indicate both conflicts of resources and potential synergies. These represent constraints and potential opportunities in planning design Each product development comprises a network of processes. Similarity between processes is analysed by a layered classification ranging from common components to shared design knowledge. The connectivities between products arising from similarities among products are represented by a multidimensional network. Design planning is described by flows or ‘traffic’ on this network which represents a structural model of complexity. Comparison is made with information based measures of the complexity of designs and processes.

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