The radical innovation design comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions according to usage contexts

The radical innovation design (RID) comparator is an unprecedented method for design comparison. It overcomes the limitations of traditional methods with a nuanced, structured approach that emphasizes detailed analysis over simple grading. At its core, the RID comparator employs a novel ontology bas...

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Published in:Design Science 2024-12, Vol.10
Main Authors: Yannou, Bernard, Lecomte, Robin, Cluzel, François
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activity
Alignment
Cleaning
Collaborative innovation
Comparators
Competition
Computer graphics
Customer services
Design
Design analysis
Design comparison
Design selection
Designers
Effectiveness
Industrial applications
Innovation brief
Innovation process
Innovations
Ontology
Performance evaluation
Product reviews
Solar panels
Solution evaluation
Technological change
Usage contexts
Usage-driven innovation
User-centred design
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Summary:The radical innovation design (RID) comparator is an unprecedented method for design comparison. It overcomes the limitations of traditional methods with a nuanced, structured approach that emphasizes detailed analysis over simple grading. At its core, the RID comparator employs a novel ontology based on the RID building blocks, enabling a precise alignment of activities and solutions. This alignment is deepened through the innovative “quantities of pain” metric, a tool that allows for a refined evaluation and comparison of solutions, facilitating the calculation of effectiveness indicators in a data-driven manner. The true impact of the method is demonstrated through an industrial use case on solutions for cleaning solar panels. The RID comparator demonstrates its practical efficacy in addressing complex, multifactorial design challenges, by constructing a cognitive model of the cleaning activity not only encapsulating the myriad aspects of the design problem but also generating a wealth of discussion and consensus-building among stakeholders. The resultant cognitive model serves as a pivotal tool in redefining the process of generating innovation briefs, deeply rooted in the actual needs and constraints of real-world scenarios. In essence, the RID comparator method significantly enhances the efficiency and quality of innovation processes, particularly in complex industrial contexts.
ISSN:2053-4701
DOI:10.1017/dsj.2024.24