Frey, D.D. (author), Herder, P.M. (author), Wijnia, Y. (author), Saubrahmanian, E. (author), Katsikopoulos, K. (author), Clausing, D.P. (author) This paper evaluates the Pugh Controlled Convergence method and its relationship to recent developments in design theory. Computer executable models are proposed simulating a team of people involved in iterated cycles of evaluation, ideation, and investigation. The models suggest that: (1) convergence of the set of design concepts is facilitated...
journal article 2008