Abstract
![CDATA[It is contended that the ancient method of analysis and synthesis, developed originally by Greek geometers, provides a proto-theory of design, which unfortunately has largely been forgotten in the modern period. For justifying this claim, six central features of the method of analysis and synthesis are discussed and compared to recent developments in design theory and methodology. It is shown that various issues covered by the method analysis and synthesis have recently been rediscovered in the design science, but without any connection to it. It is argued that further development and unification of the design science requires that we return to the proto-theory of design and start to validate, criticize and expand it.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings DESIGN 2006, the 9th International Design Conference, May 15-18, 2006, Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia |
Publisher | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. University of Zagreb |
Pages | 53-60 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | International Design Conference - Duration: 15 May 2006 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Design Conference |
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Period | 15/05/06 → … |
Keywords
- analysis
- design
- new products
- project management