Wedesign: A forum-based tool for managing user-generated content in engineering design and product development

Mark J. Jakiela, Jing Zheng

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Abstract

A web forum-based tool for managing user-generated content in engineering design and product development is described. The system is intended to allow a "crowdsourcing" approach, in which large groups perform the work more commonly by individuals. User tests are conducted with an initial implementation, with the system configured in control and " parliamentary" modes. This experiment is done in the setting of a mechanical engineering senior capstone design course. The parliamentary mode is intended to encourage discussion and negotiation among participants, and allows them to design their own work processes. Review of the designs produced together with responses to a survey indicate the system was favorably received, and allowed a group to generate and select concept designs. Future research directions are suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008
Pages505-514
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008 - Brooklyn, NY, United States
Duration: Aug 3 2008Aug 6 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrooklyn, NY
Period08/3/0808/6/08

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