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Effect of team diversity on teams’ design space: a computational approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Marija Majda Škec ,
Mario Štorga  and
John S. Gero
Marija Majda Škec*
Affiliation:
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia
Mario Štorga
Affiliation:
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
John S. Gero
Affiliation:
UNC Charlotte, United States of America
*
mperisic@fsb.hr

Abstract

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Understanding team diversity has become essential for modern-day organisations. This study explores the impact of knowledge diversity in design teams through computational simulations. By analysing design space characteristics, we study how diverse teams perform compared to less diverse counterparts. Results reveal that highly diverse teams exhibit increased efficiency, quicker convergence, and larger but sparser design spaces. This work contributes to understanding the impact of knowledge diversity in design teams and sets the stage for future systematic studies of diversity.

Keywords

design teamsdesign cognitionteam diversitydesign spaceagent-based modelling

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Human Behaviour and Design Creativity
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1095 - 1104
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