Complexity of planning in design

Christopher F. Earl; Claudia M. Eckert; Jeffrey H. Johnson

Complexity of planning in design

Christopher F. Earl, Claudia M. Eckert, Jeffrey H. Johnson

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Abstract

Connectivities between processes in product developments indicate both conflicts of resources and potential synergies. These represent constraints and potential opportunities in planning design Each product development comprises a network of processes. Similarity between processes is analysed by a layered classification ranging from common components to shared design knowledge. The connectivities between products arising from similarities among products are represented by a multidimensional network. Design planning is described by flows or 'traffic' on this network which represents a structural model of complexity. Comparison is made with information based measures of the complexity of designs and processes.

Original language	English
Pages	147-154
Number of pages	8
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes
Event	13th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology - Pittsburgh, PA, United States Duration: 9 Sep 2001 → 12 Sep 2001

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Conference	13th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology
Country/Territory	United States
City	Pittsburgh, PA
Period	9/09/01 → 12/09/01

Keywords

Complexity
Connectivity
Planning
Similarity

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