Evaluating the Bottom-Up Method for Functional Decomposition in Product Dissection Tasks

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to continue to explore which function identification methods work best for specific design tasks. Prior literature describes the top-down and bottom-up approaches as equivalent methods for functional decomposition. Building on...

KINETOGAMI, A Reconfigurable and Printable Sheet Folding

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: As an ancient paper craft originating from Japan, origami has been naturally embedded and contextualized in a variety of applications in the fields of mathematics, engineering, food packaging, and biological design. The computational and manufacturing...

Contextualizing Environmental Sustainability in Design Engineering Curricula

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Consideration of environmental sustainability is significantly altering the nature of the mechanical design process. This necessitates integration of sustainability related learning content in design engineering curricula. Although various frameworks for...

PROTO-TAI: Quick Design Prototyping using Tangible Assisted Interfaces

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: In the real world, we use our innate manual dexterity to create and manipulate 3D objects. Conventional virtual design tools largely neglect this skill by imposing non-intuitive 2D control mechanisms for interacting with 3D design models. Their usage is thus...

Collaborative Sketching with skWiki: A Case Study

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Sketching for conceptual design has traditionally been performed on paper. Recent computational tools for conceptual design have leveraged the availability of hand-held computing devices and web-based collaborative platforms. Further, digital sketching...