METHODS IN PRACTICE – A STUDY ON REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF DESIGN METHODS

Abstract

Nowadays, methods play an important role in supporting design processes and activities. Nevertheless, many potentially useful methods are seldom applied, not carried out in the intended way or poorly adapted. This paper analyses reasons for deficient method usage in daily industrial job routines and also names requirements for development, transfer and implementation of methods in the industry. It shows the potential of new methods, gives an overview of necessary measures for better method usage, and sets up a model that shows how all these measures (like simplification of adaptation of methods, promotion of methods in companies or specific training of methods) interconnect to allow successful implementation of methods in the industry.