Research on the role of the sketch in design idea generation

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to solve the function achieved in the design idea generation of idea sketches. We conducted the comparative-analysis experiment on the relation between the sketch and an idea generation. We considered the relation between display technique and the design idea generation to the experimental result by the "Multispace Design Model" which shows the comprehensive viewpoint of design thinking. In conclusion, from the relation between sketch skill and the number of deployment, the following were shown about the role of the display technique in the idea generation. One is a conversion function from a keyword with the high degree of abstraction to an attribute element, and another is a deployment function from "Structure Attributes" to "Appearance Attributes" in attribute examination of form. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.