Design fixation

1991/01/01 by David G. Jansson, Steven M. Smith · 1 voice · 996 citations
Computer Science · Engineering · #Advanced Text Analysis Techniques #Computer science #Conceptual design #Design Education and Practice #Engineering #Epistemology #Fixation (population genetics) #Human–computer interaction #Industrial engineering #Limiting #Management science #Mechanical engineering #Phenomenon #Sociology #Systems engineering

paper · doi:10.1016/0142-694x(91)90003-f

published in Design Studies 12(1), 3-11 (Elsevier BV)

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Discussions

• It links me to this page - doi.org/10.1016/0142... - but before I can read the abstract, this box pops up. Huh. Having read through the lessons thus far, I am cautious. Fin. [bsky, 3 points, 1 comments]