Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model
Modular design is the design based on independent and connectable modules to achieve product variety. It is an ideal tool that could facilitate the inclusion of prosumers in the creative process. However, its evolution has focused on product development and not on end users. The creation of a new mo...
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| description | Modular design is the design based on independent and connectable modules to achieve product variety. It is an ideal tool that could facilitate the inclusion of prosumers in the creative process. However, its evolution has focused on product development and not on end users. The creation of a new modular design model for prosumers could respond to their needs while exploiting the advantages of modularity. The present work analyzes the applicability of modular design in the prosumer scope and defines a guideline for the creation of the new model. To this end, prosumer and modular design methods are collected and analyzed throughout the previously defined design process. The intersection between both terms is analyzed through a series of real cases and design methods that show what the objectives of prosumers are and if the present products and methods meet their needs. These results will establish the current and potential link between modular design and prosumers. Finally, the objectives and stages to develop the design model based on previous results are presented. The paper presents relevant findings such as the lack of methods in the conceptual design phases and a guideline to ensure that the prosumer benefits from modular design. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2e439c3b7e764427a0a0fde117ea5da02023-11-22T22:16:25ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-11-0111221062010.3390/app112210620Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design ModelLaura Asión-Suñer0Ignacio López-Forniés1Department of Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainDepartment of Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainModular design is the design based on independent and connectable modules to achieve product variety. It is an ideal tool that could facilitate the inclusion of prosumers in the creative process. However, its evolution has focused on product development and not on end users. The creation of a new modular design model for prosumers could respond to their needs while exploiting the advantages of modularity. The present work analyzes the applicability of modular design in the prosumer scope and defines a guideline for the creation of the new model. To this end, prosumer and modular design methods are collected and analyzed throughout the previously defined design process. The intersection between both terms is analyzed through a series of real cases and design methods that show what the objectives of prosumers are and if the present products and methods meet their needs. These results will establish the current and potential link between modular design and prosumers. Finally, the objectives and stages to develop the design model based on previous results are presented. The paper presents relevant findings such as the lack of methods in the conceptual design phases and a guideline to ensure that the prosumer benefits from modular design.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/22/10620modular designprosumerdesign modelend-userproduct designmanufacturing |
| spellingShingle | Laura Asión-Suñer Ignacio López-Forniés Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model Applied Sciences modular design prosumer design model end-user product design manufacturing |
| title | Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model |
| title_full | Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model |
| title_short | Analysis of Modular Design Applicable in Prosumer Scope. Guideline in the Creation of a New Modular Design Model |
| title_sort | analysis of modular design applicable in prosumer scope guideline in the creation of a new modular design model |
| topic | modular design prosumer design model end-user product design manufacturing |
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