ICED Conference

Uncertainties: The Bedrock of Agile Development The fast-paced world of today's business landscape demands constant adaptation. Martin Pendzik; Philipp Sembdner; and Kristin Paetzold-Byhain from TU Dresden explore the role of uncertainty in agile product development (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/ey2fk_jM Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can agile teams effectively identify and manage different types of uncertainties in product development? What are some best practices for adapting agile methodologies to address specific VUCA challenges? Share your experiences with managing uncertainties in your own agile projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #AgileDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #VUCA #Uncertainty #ChangeManagement #Teamwork #Iteration #ProjectManagement

Sparking Innovation in Automotive Design: The IDEA Project Creativity is the lifeblood of successful automotive design. A recent study by Dr. Verena Kaschub Lisa (1); Wechner, Reto (2); Krautmacher, Lara (4); Diers, Daniel (2); Matthias Bues (3); Ralf Lossack (5); Uwe Kloster (4); and Oliver Riedel (3) from 1 & 2: University of Stuttgart; 3: Fraunhofer IAO; 4: Reutlingen University; and 5: Siemens Industry Software GmbH explore the development of an interactive tool called IDEA to support creativity sessions in automotive product development (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/ey2fk_jM Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in fostering creativity within automotive design teams? How can technology be used more effectively to support creativity methods in product development? Share your thoughts on the role of user-centered design in developing creativity tools. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #AutomotiveDesign #Creativity #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #DesignMethods #CreativitySupportTools #IDEA #UserCenteredDesign #UserExperience #Usability

Bridging the Gap: Designing Hybrid Learning for Engineering Education The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid shift towards remote learning in educational institutions. Benoit Eynard (1); Pascale BACHMANN (1); Le-Loch, Sébastien (2); Damien PICARD(2); Guérin, Jean-Dominique (3); Matthieu Bricogne (1); and Tatiana Reyes (4) from 1: Université de Technologie de Compiègne; 2: Université de Nantes; 3: Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France; 4: Université de Technologie de Troyes explore the development of a hybrid learning curriculum for a Bachelor's degree program in Technology and Engineering in France (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gZnW4KjG Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the key challenges and opportunities associated with hybrid learning in engineering education? How can educators effectively integrate design and sustainability principles into hybrid engineering curricula? Share your experiences with hybrid learning models and their impact on student learning outcomes. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #HybridLearning #EngineeringEducation #TechnologyEducation #CurriculumDesign #EngineeringDesign #SystemsEngineering #Sustainability #EducationalTechnology

High-Value, Low-Volume Engineering: Challenges and Information Needs Designing complex, custom-built products (often referred to as High-Value, Low-Volume or HVLV) presents unique challenges for engineers. Tero Juuti Sakari (1); Teuvo Heikkinen (1); tero heino (2); Ilari Graf (3); Juha Tomberg-Pekka (3); and Hannu Oja (4) from 1: Tampere University; 2: Valmet Technologies Corp.; 3: Meyer Turku; 4: Konecranes Corp. examine the information needs of engineers working on HVLV projects (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gVf8dkn8 Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in managing information effectively in HVLV engineering projects? How can existing modularization and ETO approaches be improved to better address the needs of HVLV design? Share your thoughts on the importance of engineering strategy in complex, custom design projects Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #HVLVEngineering #DesignProcess #ProductDesign #EngineeringStrategy #ModularDesign #ETO #LeanDesign #InformationManagement #KnowledgeManagement

The Art of Choosing: A Guide to Effective Prototyping Strategies Prototyping is a cornerstone of the design process, allowing designers to create tangible representations of their ideas for testing and refinement. However, with a vast array of prototyping media and approaches available, selecting the right one can be a challenge. Chris Snider (1); Mark Goudswaard (1); Charlie Ranscombe (2); Hao, Chaunpeng (1); James Gopsill (1); and Ben Hicks, Ben (1) from 1: University of Bristol, UK and 2: Swinburne University of Technology, Australia offer a framework to guide designers in making informed decisions about prototyping strategies (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gbGBQJRi Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What factors do you consider when choosing a prototyping method? How can we ensure that new prototyping technologies offer valuable affordances for designers? Share your experiences with different prototyping methods and their impact on your design projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #Prototyping #DesignProcess #DesignMethods #Affordances #ProductDesign #UserExperience #Iteration #EarlyDesignPhases

Stepping into Design: How Virtual Reality is Transforming Engineering Virtual Reality (VR) is rapidly changing the landscape of engineering design, offering immersive experiences that can enhance the creative process. A recent study by Ting Liao (1) and Jinjuan She (2) from 1: Stevens Institute of Technology; 2: Miami University investigate the current applications of VR in early-stage engineering design (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/g_fNGABm Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can VR be most effectively integrated into early-stage engineering design workflows? What are the biggest challenges in developing best practices for VR-aided design? Share your thoughts on the future of VR and its potential impact on various design disciplines. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #VirtualReality #EngineeringDesign #DesignProcess #ImmersiveTechnology #Prototyping #Visualization #DfX

Prototypes in Flux: Understanding How Designs Evolve Prototyping is a cornerstone of the design process, allowing designers to create physical representations of their ideas for testing and refinement. Ricardo Ciudad Real; Chris Snider; Mark Goudswaard; and Ben Hicks from University of Bristol explore how prototypes change throughout the design iteration cycle (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gVY2ypB5 Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in effectively iterating on prototype designs? How can we leverage new technologies to create more efficient and informative prototyping processes? Share your thoughts on the future of prototyping and its role in the design cycle. Don't miss out!  · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #Prototyping #DesignProcess #Iteration #ChangeManagement #ProductDesign #EmbodimentDesign #BigData #CaseStudies

Building Lasting Relationships: How Emotions Can Shape Product-Service Systems The Circular Economy aims to minimize waste and pollution by extending product lifespans. One approach within this framework is Product-Service Systems (PSS), which offer access to a product's functionalities without outright ownership. A recent study by Marina Fernandes Aguiar (1); Costa, Janaina Mascarenhas Hornos (1); and Daniela Pigosso C. A. (2) from 1: University of São Paulo; 2: Technical University of Denmark explore the role of emotional attachment in the success of PSS models (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/eTaJsVDq Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can emotional design be effectively integrated into Product-Service Systems? What are the biggest challenges in creating PSS models that promote responsible product care? Share your thoughts on the future of the Circular Economy and the role of emotional attachment in sustainable consumption. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #CircularEconomy #ProductServiceSystems #EmotionalDesign #Sustainability #ConsumerBehavior #ProductCare #DesignThinking

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Social Responsibility in Design Education The field of design plays a critical role in shaping our world. Yet, designers must consider not just functionality but also the social, ethical, and policy implications of their creations.  Madhurima Das (1); Jana Saadi I. (1); Marina Santos (2); Gillian Roeder (1); Anastasia Kouvaras Ostrowski, Ph.D. K. (1); Stella Lee (3); Cynthia Breazeal (1); Catherine D'Ignazio (1); Maria Yang (1); and Verma, Aditi (4) from 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 2: Wellesley College; 3: Johns Hopkins University; 4: The University of Michigan examine how effectively design education incorporates these crucial aspects (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gdbbQsv4 Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can design education be improved to better integrate social responsibility considerations? What are the biggest challenges in teaching students to think about the social impact of design? Share your thoughts on the importance of ethics and social justice in the field of design. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #DesignEducation #SocialResponsibility #Ethics #Equity #Justice #DesignThinking #Sustainability

Innovation Labs: The Key to Eco-Friendly Design? Eco-innovation, developing products and processes that minimize environmental impact, is a critical challenge for companies today. Lili Coustillac (1,2,3); Bazzaro, Florence (2); Yann MEYER (3,4); Justine Lobbé (1); and Patrick Guillaud-Vallee (1) from 1: Forvia Clean Mobility, France; 2: Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, France; 3: Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France; 4: Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France examine the role of innovation laboratories in achieving eco-innovation goals (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/g33-KKbE Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in implementing eco-innovation within design and engineering teams? How can innovation labs be better equipped to support eco-innovation efforts? Share your thoughts on the future of eco-design and the role of new technologies and methodologies. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #EcoInnovation #InnovationLabs #Sustainability #Ecodesign #DesignMethods #Creativity #Guidelines