Information and interaction requirements for software tools supporting analogical design

摘要: One mode of creative design is for designers to draw analogies that connect the domain (e.g., a mechanical device) some other from which inspiration drawn biological system). The identification and application can be supported by software tools store, structure, present, or propose source stimuli such might constructed. For these effective not impact process in negative ways, they must fit well with information interaction needs their users. However, user requirements are seldom explicitly discussed. Furthermore, literature supports distributed across number different domains, including those address analogical (especially biomimetics), creativity support tools, human–computer interaction. literatures divided into relate content provide level abstraction representation) qualities accessibility shareability). Examining relationships between suggests tool developers should focus on satisfying key open-endedness while managing conflicts requirements. Attention them promises yield better permit identify apply work.