Abstract

Computer-Supported Collaborative Design (CSCD) technologies can enable teams to collaborate across boundaries. Emerging research documents the potential of CSCD technologies to contribute towards successful collaborative design, however, no model exists to define the relationship between a successful design activity and CSCD factors which influence its success. This paper utilises a systematic literature review to categorise known CSCD factors, categorise and characterise them, and applies this knowledge towards developing an established design activity model to include CSCD factors.

Highlights

  • In the past, products were typically developed by a small team in a collocated space

  • If Computer-Supported Collaborative Design (CSCD) factors could be applied to the E2 design activity model it would allow for a definition of the complexities in conducting a design activity influenced by CSCD factors, which could be applied in the development of support systems for engineering design teams

  • To be included the paper must explicitly report on the requirements, barriers or benefits of CSCD technology to support engineering design team activities. 27 papers met this criterion

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Introduction

Products were typically developed by a small team in a collocated space. The inclusion of CSCD technologies in the design process has changed how knowledge and resources are used to facilitate design activities (Shen et al, 2015). A better understanding and definition of the CSCD factors which influence design activities will enable the investigation of more efficient engineering design team work. CSCD is an area of research investigating how computer technology can influence the design process to support collaboration. These might include common tools such as email and video conference, function specific software such as social software and digital whiteboards or highly specialised functional tools such as CAVE environments and knowledge management systems. If CSCD factors could be applied to the E2 design activity model it would allow for a definition of the complexities in conducting a design activity influenced by CSCD factors, which could be applied in the development of support systems for engineering design teams

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