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ASME Houston Sept. 23 2004. 1
Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
ASME Houston Sept. 23 2004. 3
Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
How do we think?How do we think?
Configurationally – most often analogically.Evolutionary - Can we do this analog better?
Within our comfort zone.
Our thoughts are constraint driven. We have tunnel vision – We go for the answer.For the sake of efficiency and sufficiency.
There is nothing wrong with thisExcept
There are better ways of thinking!
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Why is the Natural Thought Pattern soWhy is the Natural Thought Pattern so Configurational?Configurational?
Why is the Natural Thought Pattern soWhy is the Natural Thought Pattern so Configurational?Configurational?
• Less cognitive effort is required to identify an event by comparing it with prior knowledge rather than interpreting it by its properties.
• Convenient to modify previous solutions.
• Less cognitive effort is required to identify an event by comparing it with prior knowledge rather than interpreting it by its properties.
• Convenient to modify previous solutions.
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Natural Thought Process -Its Implication to InnovationNatural Thought Process -
Its Implication to Innovation
• A configurational solution is conceived almost immediately after the problem presentation.
• This solution is invariably not innovative.
• Once conceived, it causes design fixation. It prevents the consideration of alternatives.
• Thus, the designer is prematurely locked into a common solution.
• This hampers innovation.
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
How to Improve the Natural Thought Process?
How to Improve the Natural Thought Process?
• Making a conscious effort to evoke the informational core by:– Identifying Conceptual properties
– Identifying the critical parameter
– Questioning every decision
• Considering several alternative solutions.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Let us enable innovation by:Let us enable innovation by:
By also thinking:
• Conceptually
• Revolutionary
• Outside our comfort zone
With:
• Funnel vision
• Concept-Configuration Looping
• Skillful Questioning and
• Critical Parameter Identification
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Engineering Design ProcessEngineering Design ProcessStages in Design
Activity Output
Function StructureDevelopment &
Order of MagnitudeCalculations
Simulation &Rapid Prototyping
Parameter Analysis &Concept Selection
FunctionalDesign Principles
ManufacturingDesign Principles
Design Methodologies &Techniques
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Need
Product Prototype
Engineering Drawings
Design Layout
Design Concept
Design Requirements
Need Analysis
Prototype Creation
Detail Design
Embodiment Design
Conceptual Design
I T E R A T I O N
C Y C L E
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Example: Car BrakesExample: Car Brakes
Evolution of Need Statement (Abstraction)Colloquial
Abstract
Stopping distance
Evolution of Critical Parameter
Stopping distance (Qualitative)
• Reduce the speed of a car from 60 mph to 0 mph in less than 120 ft
Deceleration• Decelerate a car at a controlled rate
Energy dissipationrate
• Dissipate the kinetic energy of a car at a required rate
• To stop a car
Reduce the speed of a car as fast as possible
Rate of energytransformation
• Transform the translational kinetic energy of a car at the highest acceptable rate
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Discover the REAL NEED!Discover the REAL NEED!
Through:Abstraction,
Good Conceptual Thinking and
Precise identification of critical parameters
Discover the:REAL NEED expressed as an active noun-verb pair
Plus the Critical Functional Constraint
In 10 words or fewer.
(You may ad an adjective and/or adverb - or phrase.)
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DO THIS
THEN YOU DO NOT KNOW YOUR NEED!
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
If you do not know the NEEDIf you do not know the NEED
You will be:• unable to quantify the magnitude of the design task.
• unable to justify the sufficiency of your solution.
• unable to effectively, efficiently and innovatively execute an effective, efficient and innovative design.
You will:– Do many extensive ( read “expensive”) iterations.
– Go through extensive development.
– END UP WITH A SUB-OPTIMAL DESIGN.
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Abstraction is:Abstraction is:Abstraction is:Abstraction is:
The Process by which a perceived need is
progressively transformed, from a colloquially
expressed statement of a design task into a
functionally precise definition of a need, expressed in
technically fundamental and quantifiable terms
The Process by which a perceived need is
progressively transformed, from a colloquially
expressed statement of a design task into a
functionally precise definition of a need, expressed in
technically fundamental and quantifiable terms
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Critical Parameter IdentificationCritical Parameter IdentificationCritical Parameter IdentificationCritical Parameter Identification
Critical Parameter Critical Parameter Make or Break Issue Make or Break Issue Critical Parameter Identification(CPI): Identify the key issue:
Embedded in the design need Associated with a concept Associated with a specific configuration
Pointers toward a Critical Parameter frequently are:– Gradients (in time or space)– Interfaces (Functional or Configurational)
Critical Parameter Critical Parameter Make or Break Issue Make or Break Issue Critical Parameter Identification(CPI): Identify the key issue:
Embedded in the design need Associated with a concept Associated with a specific configuration
Pointers toward a Critical Parameter frequently are:– Gradients (in time or space)– Interfaces (Functional or Configurational)
ASME Houston Sept. 23 2004. 14
Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Loom Example: Reduce the noise of the shuttle
Loom Example: Reduce the noise of the shuttle
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Loom Example : The Design TaskLoom Example : The Design Task
• For higher production rates, it is necessary to increase the velocity of the shuttle.
• The shuttle should be stopped at each end and restarted in the opposite direction.
• This involves noise.
• The NEED is to reduce noise without lowering the speed.
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Example: Design the brakes for a car.Example: Design the brakes for a car.
Evolution of Need Statement (Abstraction)Colloquial
Abstract
Stopping distance
Evolution of Critical Parameter
Stopping time (Qualitative)
• Reduce the speed of a car from 60 mph to 0 mph in less than 120 ft
Deceleration• Decelerate a car at a controlled rate
Energy dissipationrate
• Dissipate the kinetic energy of a car at a required rate
• To stop a car
Reduce the speed of a car as fast as possible
Rate of energytransformation
• Transform the translational kinetic energy of a car at the highest acceptable rate
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
ConstraintConstraint
• Constraint is a condition imposed by the stated design requirements.
• It defines the envelope within which a function must be satisfied.
• Constraints often determine the difficulty of the design task.
• Some constraints are “Must be”.
• Some constraints are “Would like to be”.
• Identifying the critical functional constraint in a manner that is quantifiable is the task.
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
How to Question?How to Question?
NEED
What?
Why? When?
Who? Where?
How?
NEED
Whatnot?
Whynot?
Whennot?
Whonot?
Wherenot?
How not?
Five “WH’s” and “HOW”
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Some Important QuestionsSome Important Questions
• “What” is required?
• “When” is it required?
• “Where” is it required?
• “Who” requires it?
• “Why” is it required?
• “How” is the solution constrained?
• IS IT REQUIRED AT ALL?
•What is not required?
•When is it not required?
•Where is it not required?
•Who does not require it?
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Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Constraining the Solution spaceConstraining the Solution space
Constraints
Unacceptablesolutions
SolutionSpace • Each constraint eliminates
possible solutions.
• To foster innovation, it is important to identify only the real constraints and eliminate fictitious constraints.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Technological EvolutionTechnological Evolution
DevelopmentBarrier
(Adapted from Linde, 1995)
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Comfort ZonesComfort Zones
1
2
3
1. Zone of confidence1. Zone of confidence
3. Zone of rejection3. Zone of rejection
2. Zone of discomfort2. Zone of discomfort
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Funneling of Concept Solution Space Funneling of Concept Solution Space
Sample big – Converge rapidly
•Sample many different concepts
•Converge rapidly
•To one optimal conceptual solution
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Two Spaces Model: Knowledge BaseTwo Spaces Model: Knowledge Base
• Concepts– Provides the theoretical or
scientific foundation
ConceptSpace
ConfigurationSpace
F = ma
Damping occurs
at the interfaces.
F = kxV
= IR F
Fk
• Configurations– Based on the practical or
engineering basis
ASME Houston Sept. 23 2004. 25
Institute for Innovation &
Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Two Spaces Model: The Design ProcessTwo Spaces Model: The Design Process
ConceptSpace
ConfigurationSpace
F = ma
Damping occurs
at the interfaces.
F = kx
V =
IR F
Fk
Particularization
Generalization
Design can be viewed as an iterative movementbetween the two knowledge domains achieved through
the use of the two distinct thinking modes.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
ConceptConcept
• Any natural law, physical principle (or effect) or mathematical relationship that can be applied to address the design need.
• Concepts represent ideas for meeting the design need.
• The governing equation for a concept represent the interrelationship between various parameters.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
ConfigurationConfiguration
• Configuration is the physical realization or embodiment of a concept.
• A configuration originates as a preliminary sketch and is developed into detail drawings as the design process progresses.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Concept-Configuration ModelConcept-Configuration ModelConcept-Configuration ModelConcept-Configuration Model
Concept SpaceGeneralization
– Abstraction of specific information to fundamental concepts
– Fosters divergent thinking
Example
– Overheated drum brake requires removal of heat from the interface
Concept SpaceGeneralization
– Abstraction of specific information to fundamental concepts
– Fosters divergent thinking
Example
– Overheated drum brake requires removal of heat from the interface
Configuration SpaceParticularization
– Configuration of abstract principles/ concepts
– Fosters convergent thinking
Example– Mechanical removal of
heat from interface is realized in the form of disc brakes
Configuration SpaceParticularization
– Configuration of abstract principles/ concepts
– Fosters convergent thinking
Example– Mechanical removal of
heat from interface is realized in the form of disc brakes
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Concept-Configuration ModelConcept-Configuration Model
Concept Generation Using Various Techniques
Creative Synthesis
Critical Parameter Identification
Config-uration
Space
Concept Space
Original Need
Eva
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Fil
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Evaluation against design requirements
Rede-fined Need
Rede-fined Need
• Requires 3 successful cycles to validate a concept
• Three conceptually different conceptual solutions
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Conceptual DifferenceConceptual Difference
• The ideas or concepts are conceptually different when:– the underlying scientific principle or
governing effect for each concept is different.
– The concepts do not share the same critical design parameter.
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Are these designs conceptually different?Are these designs conceptually different?
• Orifice plate, nozzle and venturi share the same concept: Bernoulli’s principle. Therefore, they are conceptually similar.
Orifice plate Nozzle Venturi
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
University
Conceptually Different Solutions: Flow Measurement
Conceptually Different Solutions: Flow Measurement
Concepts:– Bernoulli’s principle, Change in resistance with temperature.,
Aerodynamic lift & Aerodynamic drag.
OrificePlate
Hot wire PropellerDeflecting
Vane
T T1 2
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Design in EngineeringTexas A & M
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TAMU- IIDE Engineering Design MethodologyTAMU- IIDE Engineering Design Methodology
Need Statement
Design Specifications
3 Design Concepts
Design Layout
Engineering Drawings
Product Prototype
Detailed Design & Product Creation
Embodiment Design
Conceptual Design
Need Analysis Function Structure
Selected Concept
Design Stages & Design Outputs
Function Structure Development &
Constraint Analysis
Concept-Configuration Model Concept Generation
& Selection
Design Principles & Optimization
Manufacturing Design Principles
Design Methods
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Object-Function Method
Concept Generation Techniques
Design Techniques
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