Are generative design tools creative? A characterisation of tools throughout the design process

Abstract Generative design is now a core capability of today's CAD systems enabling broader exploration of the design space. This paper presents a desktop review of 15 tools with the aim of characterising where the tools are used in the design process and to what extent they can be considered c...

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Published inProceedings of the Design Society Vol. 4; pp. 683 - 692
Main Authors Peckham, Owen Rahmat, Hicks, Ben, Goudswaard, Mark
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.05.2024
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Summary:Abstract Generative design is now a core capability of today's CAD systems enabling broader exploration of the design space. This paper presents a desktop review of 15 tools with the aim of characterising where the tools are used in the design process and to what extent they can be considered creative.The results showed that, despite their increasing capabilities, GD tools are unable to exhibit all phases of creativity and cannot be applied in all stages of the design process. This highlights the criticality of the human in design providing opportunities for GD to augment designer creativity.
ISSN:2732-527X
2732-527X
DOI:10.1017/pds.2024.71