A heuristic-based approach to conceptual design

作者：Chong Yih Tng; Chen Chun Hsien^*; Leong Kah Fai

来源：Research in Engineering Design, 2009, 20(2): 97-116.

DOI：10.1007/s00163-008-0059-9

• Conceptual design
• Heuristic
• Computer-aided conceptual design
• Design space framework
• Artificial intelligence

In the inherently large space of design, explicating all possible concept variants-to avoid leaving out potential concepts-is astronomically costly, if at all possible. A strategy that can assist designers in exploring and ascertaining design solutions within this vast space is therefore crucial. This work adapts a general best first heuristic algorithm for applications on conceptual design problems. The algorithm is tailored to operate on a model of conceptual design postulated in this paper. The propositions are established by an ordered series of formal definitions and mathematical assertions, which characterizes the complete theoretical model. Via a simple design case study, this product conceptualization approach is demonstrated to strategically guide designers in the exploration of design concepts.

• 出版日期2009-7
• 单位南阳理工学院