Axiomatic design: Review, impact, and future direction

Derrick Tate*

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Abstract

Design broadly defined deals with mapping from societal wants or needs to means for satisfying these needs. Axiomatic design is a well-known approach to design that was initially proposed by Nam P. Suh in the late 1970s. Since that time, it has underpinned much academic research in engineering design; it has been taught internationally as part of engineering curricula; and it has been used across many industries. This paper attempts to assess the impact of axiomatic design in guiding design research; its practical, industrial applications; as well as its role in stimulating and renewing engineering education. This paper also provides a brief review of the concepts underlying axiomatic design theory including its motivation and history of development, recent activity within the axiomatic design community, and suggestions for future research directions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Multidisciplinary Engineering
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791857588
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2015 - Houston, United States
Duration: 13 Nov 201519 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume15-2015

Conference

ConferenceASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period13/11/1519/11/15

Keywords

  • Axiomatic Design
  • Concepts
  • Education

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