Design Knowledge Interaction Model: A Proposal from a Cognitive Perspective

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is widely used as a tool to inspire product designers, but there are limitations to ideate product concepts considering ergonomics and practicality. To overcome this limitation, the model is proposed by exploring the cognitive processes of product designers from the perspective of integrating Object Knowledge and Process Knowledge. This study aims to understand the designer's problem-solving process, systematize the diverse knowledge employed in this process, and establish a foundation for developing AI-based design tools applicable to design work.