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Alfaris, Anas (Anas Faris),
This thesis develops a framework for constructing an Evolutionary Design Model (EDM) that would enhance the design of complex systems through an efficient process. The framework proposed is generic an...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/58187
Lockton, D, Human Centred Design Institute (HCDI) Research Seminar Series,
Behaviour change, in one form or another, has become a hot topic, from the 'gamification of everything' to the Cabinet Office's 'Nudge Unit'. Design is central to this subject, whether or not politici...
complete descriptionhttp://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/6543
Ufongene, Charles Mmaduka,
EC (Engineering Change) is the natural by-product of the Engineering Design process. There are two types of EC: Revisions and Defects Correction. Revisions arise because Engineering Design is an itera...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44696
Wang, H., Raju, B., Pierre, Christophe, Kikuchi, Noboru, Ma, Z. -D.,
This paper provides, through both numerical analyses and physical tests, a validation of the optimality of structural designs obtained from a topology optimization process. Issues related to the manuf...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/45854
Subramanian, Sangita, 1976-,
Design-driven business strategy has received a lot of attention in recent times, with Apple frequently standing out as an exemplar of the success of such a strategy. Most of the existing literature, w...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/55244
Puerto Valdez, Antonio del,
The current global economic recession is putting pressure to increase model variation on the car makers, while at the same time leveraging highly efficient and proven platforms and product development...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/59232
Chapman, C., Saitou, Kazuhiro, Jakiela, Mark J.,
The genetic algorithm, a search and optimization technique based on the theory of natural selection, is applied to problems of structural topology design. An overview of the genetic algorithm will fir...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/87220
Yeung, Luke, 1973-,
How may design address the conditions of change and creativity in today's workplace environment? Increasingly there is the recognition that in order to develop effective workplaces, the design not onl...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/70739
Nagata, Rochelle Morie,
Energy shortages, earthquakes, and hurricanes are environmental factors that challenge the home designers of Hawaii. The depletion of renewable natural resources and global warming trends foreshadow e...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69375
Vink, P, Human Centred Design Institute (HCDI) Research Seminar Series,
The use of laptops and tablets is increasing. In 2008 more laptops than desk tops are sold and tablet sales is increasing as well. This has influence on the design of office and vehicle interiors. How...
complete descriptionhttp://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/6426