A systematic framework for evaluating design concepts of a new product

• Published in: Human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing & service industries Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 424 - 442
• Main Authors: Lee, Chai-Woo, Suh, Youngbo, Kim, In Ki, Park, Ji-Hyung, Yun, Myung Hwan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.09.2010; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Concept evaluation; Conceptual design; Customer-perceived value; Decision making; Ergonomics; Product design; Scenario of use; Technology trends analysis; User interface

This study aims to suggest a systematic framework to evaluate design concepts for a new product at the concept‐development phase. It focuses especially on evaluating design concepts based on user requirements and implicit tasks, defining trends in technology alternatives, and relating users' pe...