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Function–behavior–structure paths and their role in analogy-based design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2009

Lena Qian  and
John S. Gero
Lena Qian
Affiliation:
Canon Information Systems Research Australia, 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia
John S. Gero
Affiliation:
Key Centre of Design Computing, Department of Architectural and Design Science, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Abstract

In many creative design processes, cross-domain knowledge is required to inspire the new design result. Thus, in knowledge-based design, how we represent the cross-domain knowledge becomes a key issue. In this paper, we present a formalism for design knowledge representation. By analyzing function representation in different design domains, from graphic design and industrial design to architectural and engineering device designs, we find that although the focus of each kind of design is different, the function representation can be generalized into a small number of categories. This formalism can be used in an explorative model of design by analogy, where designs from different design domains are sources to help produce a new design.

Keywords

Creative DesignDesign by AnalogyFunction-Behavior-Structure

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AI EDAM , Volume 10 , Issue 4: Special Issue: Representing functionality in design , September 1996 , pp. 289 - 312
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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