Abstract
This paper investigates how to identify potential misalignments between actual and expected information flow patterns among activities at each design stage. We develop a dynamic network model that quantifies how much information control each activity has over time and how the overall control of information is distributed among activities. The model is applied to the design of a biomass power plant. As a result we demonstrate an empirical relationship between information control patterns and design process stages that can be used to guide information flow improvements.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1329-1338 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the DESIGN 2014 13th International Design Conference |
| Volume | 77 |
| Publication status | Published - 22 May 2014 |
| Event | 13th International DESIGN Conference DESIGN2014 - Dubrovnik, Croatia Duration: 19 May 2014 → 22 May 2014 |
Keywords
- design process
- complex system development
- project management
- information flow
- network analysis
- betweeness
- centrality