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Supporting reinterpretation in computer-aided conceptual design

Jowers, I. and Prats, M. and Lim, S. and McKay, A. and Garner, S. and Chase, S. AHRC (Funder), EPSRC (Funder) (2008) Supporting reinterpretation in computer-aided conceptual design. In: EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling, 2008-06-11 - 2008-06-13.

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Abstract

This paper presents research that aims to inform the development of computational tools that better support design exploration and idea transformation - key objectives in conceptual design. Analyses of experimental data from two fields - product design and architecture - suggest that the interactions of designers with their sketches can be formalised according to a finite number of generalised shape rules defined within a shape grammar. Such rules can provide a basis for the generation of alternative design concepts and they have informed the development of a prototype shape synthesis system that supports dynamic reinterpretation of shapes in design activity. The notion of 'sub-shapes' is introduced and the significance of these to perception, recognition and the development of emergent structures is discussed. The paper concludes with some speculation on how such a system might find application in a range of design fields.

Item type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
ID code: 13673
Keywords: user interfaces, interaction styles, computer graphics, interaction techniques, computer-aided engineering, computer-aided design, design engineering, engineering design, Visual arts (General), Drawing Design Illustration, Engineering design, Architecture
Subjects: Fine Arts > Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
Fine Arts > Drawing Design Illustration
Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Engineering design
Fine Arts > Architecture
Department: Faculty of Engineering > Architecture
Depositing user: Dr Scott C. Chase
Date deposited: 15 Jan 2010 14:36
Last modified: 22 Dec 2018 04:41
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URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/13673
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