Title: Design process perceived as an information process to enhance the introduction of new tools

Authors: C. Bouchard, A. Aoussaty

Addresses: Laboratoire Conception de Produits et Innovation Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Metiers. Laboratoire Conception de Produits et Innovation Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Metiers

Abstract: Our research adds its weight to collaboration between companies and the research laboratory in conceiving new products (CPN/ENSAM Paris). Our work focuses on industrial design, creativity and innovation. In this paper, we have formalised the design information process to build new tools of communication, decision-making and creativity for the different players in the design process.

Keywords: computer aided design tools; design process; information process.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2003.003181

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2003 Vol.31 No.2, pp.162-175

Published online: 14 Jul 2003 *

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