ValueD: a model of cognitive value determination in design

In spite of the increasing importance placed on the creation and delivery of value, it is unclear what value is and how it is determined in design. In this paper, the first descriptive model of value determination (ValueD) is presented to clarify the key elements and mechanisms involved. ValueD desc...

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Published in:Journal of engineering design 2021-09, Vol.32 (9), p.449-477
Main Authors: Reber, M., Duffy, A. H. B., Hay, L., Whitfield, R. I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axioms
Criteria
Design engineering
Engineering design
value
value criteria
value determination
value model
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Summary:In spite of the increasing importance placed on the creation and delivery of value, it is unclear what value is and how it is determined in design. In this paper, the first descriptive model of value determination (ValueD) is presented to clarify the key elements and mechanisms involved. ValueD describes value determination as a cognitive process that is situated and dependent on an agent's knowledge. The variables involved are: an entity interpreted by an agent; a situation of an agent; knowledge of an agent; a criteria prioritisation activity; a criteria selection activity; and a criteria judgement activity. The output of the value determination process is a value statement. Value is shown to refer to a judgement on the extent an interpreted entity satisfies an agent's criteria. The ValueD model is evaluated through comparison against seven axioms of value and a protocol analysis of an engineering design episode. The article concludes with a discussion of strengths, limitations, and future work on ValueD, and its relationship with key value concepts such as added value, exchange and perceived value, benefit, and need.
ISSN:0954-4828
1466-1837
DOI:10.1080/09544828.2021.1915966