Uncovering Generative Design Rationale in the Undergraduate Classroom

Molly H. Goldstein, James Sommer, Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Xingang Li, Zhenghui Sha, H. Onan Demirel

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Abstract

This work-in-progress, set in the context of an introductory design and graphics course, explores student reasoning when tasked with choosing a 'best' option among solutions developed from a CAD-based generative design solution space. Students tend to cite rationalistic reasoning in design decision-making, rather than relying on intuition or on empathy for users. Future work will explore the relationship between traditional undergraduate engineering design task decision-making and generative design decision-making.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665438513
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2021 - Lincoln, United States
Duration: Oct 13 2021Oct 16 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
Volume2021-October
ISSN (Print)1539-4565

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLincoln
Period10/13/2110/16/21

Keywords

  • design cognition
  • design rationale
  • engineering design
  • generative design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Education
  • Computer Science Applications

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