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A Conceptual Design Method Based on Concept–Knowledge Theory and Large Language Models
To obtain innovative concepts in the design, designers often need to retrieve and use interdisciplinary knowledge. Concept–knowledge …
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AutoSpark: Supporting Automobile Appearance Design Ideation with Kansei Engineering and Generative AI
Rapid creation of novel product appearance designs that align with consumer emotional requirements poses a significant challenge. …
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Confirmation dialog box in the physical world: design strategies on tangible confirmation behavior in human-machine interaction
In tangible irreversible human-machine interactions (HMIs), erroneous inputs resulting from users’ unfamiliarity, inattention, or …
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Iris: a multi-constraint graphic layout generation system
In graphic design, layout is a result of the interaction between the design elements in the foreground and background images. However, …
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An artificial intelligence approach for interpreting creative combinational designs
Combinational creativity, a form of creativity involving the blending of familiar ideas, is pivotal in design innovation. While most …
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Toward Controllable Generative Design: A Conceptual Design Generation Approach Leveraging the Function–Behavior–Structure Ontology and Large Language Models
Recent research in the field of design engineering is primarily focusing on using AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) …
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A LLM-augmented Morphological Analysis Approach for Conceptual Design
Morphological analysis is often used in the conceptual design process because it provides a structured and systematic approach to …
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An Llm-based Concept Generation Method for Solution-driven Bio-inspired Design
Bio-inspired design (BID) is a design methodology that employs biological analogies for engineering design, encompassing problem-driven …
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A foundation model enhanced approach for generative design in combinational creativity
In creativity theory, combining two unrelated concepts into a novel idea is a common means of enhancing creativity. Designers can …
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AskNatureNet: A divergent thinking tool based on bio-inspired design knowledge
Divergent thinking is a process in design by exploring multiple possible solutions, is crucial in the early stages of design to break …
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