Interpretation in design: the problem of tacit and explicit understanding in computer support of cooperative design

摘要: This work analyzes the central role of interpretation in non-routine design. Based on this analysis, a theory computer support for cooperative design is constructed. The grounded studies and interpretation. It illustrated by mechanisms provided software substrate computer-based environments, applied to sample task lunar habitat design. Computer innovative must overcome problem that designers necessarily make extensive use situated tacit understanding while computers can only store display explicit representations information. automation techniques used routine are not applicable: needed creative, human with representations. The process which transform their preunderstanding into knowledge termed "interpretation". Interpretation necessary solving problems collaborating other designers. Considerable thereby generated natural course designing. Often includes most valuable information be presented who revisit these projects or undertake similar future. If have been defined using systems, then captured systems subsequent work. A three stages. First, explored reviewing descriptions Alexander, Rittel, Schon; conducting protocol analysis design; applying Heidegger's philosophy Second, extended define support. features theory--support situated, perspectival, linguistic characteristics interpretation--are evaluate previous rationale systems. Third, principles discussed H scERMES, prototype hypermedia building environments tasks like integrates perspectives mechanism an end-user language capture modify situation, alternative tasks, terminology conceptualizing issues.