Product Design Method Research Articles

Combining style generative adversarial networks with particle swarm optimisation-support vector regression to design affective social robot for public health intervention

In order to improve the attractiveness of social robot serving health interventions in public workspace, we propose a product design method with the combination of Style-generative adversarial network (StyleGAN) model and particle swarm optimisation-support vector regression (PSO-SVR). This paper aims to explore the modelling generation method of social robots for health intervention based on artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) and a mapping model between the shape characteristics and users’ visual perception based on Kansei Engineering (KE). Firstly, to address the defects of typical KE over-reliance on existing samples, we introduce the StyleGAN model in AIGC to learn and train existing robots’ shape samples and generate new robots’ shape sample images. Secondly, the morphological deconstruction method is used to deconstruct the shape features of the new robot sample. Factor analysis (FA) is also used to reduce dimension and cluster emotional words and establish a Likert scale between the shape features of robots and users’ emotional vocabulary. Finally, particle swarm optimisation-support vector regression (PSO-SVR) is used to establish a mapping model between the shape features of social robots and the emotional images of users, thus obtaining the most attractive shape combination scheme. The research results showed that the StyleGAN model in AIGC can be used to assist industrial designers in creative expression and provide rich sample sources for KE; and the PSO-SVR of machine learning can be used to build a mapping model among users’ visual feelings, emotional images and shape features. In the end, we designed an attractive social robot for public health intervention.

A Product Design Method Based on Functional Similarity

A Product Design Method Based on Functional Similarity

Inspiring Designers’ Innovative Thinking: An Evolutionary Design Method for Product Forms

The product form serves as a crucial information carrier for expressing design concepts and encompasses significant valuable references. During the product iteration process, changes in design subjects, such as designers and decision-makers, result in substantial variability and uncertainty in the direction of product form evolution. To address these issues, an evolutionary design method for product forms based on the gray Markov model and an evolutionary algorithm is proposed in this study. Firstly, quadratic curvature entropy is utilized to quantify historical form features of product evolution. Subsequently, the original data on product form feature evolution are fitted and predicted using the gray Markov model, thereby obtaining the predicted value of the latest generation of product form features, which is determined to be 0.14586. Finally, this study uses this predicted value to construct a fitness function in the framework of an evolutionary algorithm, which in turn identifies next-generation product forms that can stimulate designers’ creative thinking. The method’s application is illustrated using the side outer contour of the Audi A4 automobile as an example. The research findings demonstrate that combining the gray Markov model with an evolutionary algorithm can effectively simulate designers’ understanding of previous generations’ design concepts and achieve stable inheritance of these design concepts during product iteration. This approach mitigates the risk of abrupt changes in design concepts caused by designers and decision-makers due to personal cognitive biases, thereby enhancing product development efficiency.

Sustainable design: Circular innovation design method under process reengineering

The theory of sustainable business process reengineering has been widely applied in various disciplines and has achieved outstanding results. The theory is used to the research of product innovation design method in this work, and the entire process of product innovation design method is reshaped, bringing new development and new direction for product innovation design. Redesign processes in line with societal trends and in a sustainable direction. Furthermore, it may effectively address the inadequacies of conventional design methodologies during the application process. Then, increase corporate efficiency in order to accomplish significant improvements in enterprise cost, quality, service, and speed. The study applies the systematic induction method, research analysis method, and other comprehensive research methods to analyze and study the existing design process and method, as well as excavate the shortcomings and limitations that exist in the process's application of the existing design method. Based on the BPR theory, the sustainable innovation design method for full chain products is divided into five design processes: scenario implantation, requirement extraction, functional determination, structural optimization, formal innovation, and material selection. In addition, the feasibility and accuracy of this method are verified through lifesaving equipment cases. Secondly, three principles for sustainable product innovation design were proposed. On the one hand, products made by designers and college students can truly meet customer needs, generate disruptive innovative designs, and improve the market competitiveness of industrial products. On the other hand, design is no longer a single stage, but a complete, systematic, and comprehensive set of design processes aimed at improving design efficiency and achieving sustainable product development.

Design Method of Museum Cultural and Creative Products Based on Multi sensory Experience

To explore the design method of museum cultural and creative products based on multi sensory experience, improve product level and user experience, and provide new directions for the development of museum cultural and creative design. The method first introduces the cognitive principles and sensory expression methods of sensory experience, and then focuses on the study of three common multi sensory phenomena: multi sensory integration, synesthesia, and sensory compensation. It analyzes their application in the design of cultural and creative products, summarizes the transformation process of user generated multi sensory experience, and establishes a multi sensory experience cultural and creative product design process based on this. Conclusion: Product design with multi sensory experience can bring users a more comprehensive and profound experience, help promote the inheritance and development of museum culture, and improve the serious problem of homogenization in the cultural and creative industry.

Three-dimensional artistic design method of ceramic products based on recurrent neural network technology

Three-dimensional digital technology has made breakthroughs and shown unique advantages in all walks of life. On the basis of practicality, the three-dimensional artistic design of ceramic products gradually adds some aesthetic, artistic design elements, which brings beautiful enjoyment to people’s lives and makes people’s lives colorful. This paper presents a three-dimensional artistic design method for ceramic products based on RNN (recurrent neural network) technology. With the establishment of the 3D YOLOv3 framework, the new model training is faster and more stable, the convergence speed of the loss function is faster, and the reconstructed 3D model is more accurate. After training for a certain number of times, the network gradually becomes stable, the accuracy rate is kept at 95%, and the loss function value is reduced below 0.2. The accuracy of the network model and the precision of semantic segmentation are improved. The semantic segmentation and object recognition under 3D scene reconstruction studied in this paper have certain theoretical value and high feasibility.

Some Thoughts on Ideological and Political Teaching in Product Design Courses under the Perspective of New Liberal Arts

According to the requirements of the Ministry of Education “Guidelines for the construction of Ideological and Political courses in Colleges and Universities”, based on the school direction after the transfer of the school, this paper summarizes the experience and lessons of ideological and political teaching of product design courses in the school, and puts forward some ideas on the ideological and political teaching research and reform of product design courses based on the technical courses of product design in the college of art and design. This paper analyzes the current situation and achievements of the ideological and political construction of product design courses in the school over the years, especially the experience in practical teaching and promoting teaching by competition. It also reflects on some problems existing in the ideological and political course of product design, and further puts forward the reform method of the ideological and political course of product design and innovative teaching methods. Finally, the ideological and political achievements and experiences of craft courses are extended to the construction of other professional courses, to promote the development of ideological and political courses in the school, and to meet the development needs of the school after the transfer.

Addressing OSH challenges in non-standardized work practices in small-scale FMCG units by introducing context-specific ergonomic pouch/sachet cutting apparatus.

The FMCG manufacturing industry in industrially developing countries operates in a manual or semi-automatic setup, employing a vast labor force. Several non-standardized work activities prevail on the FMCG shop floor and remain prone to safety-related risks involving repetitive motions, forceful exertions, and awkward postures. Among those, the rework of defective pouches/sachets is an unsafe activity of prime concern. It is prone to minor nicks, cuts, and injuries due to inadequate tools being used. It involves sharp cutters/blades and extensive forceful manual hand squeezing, which leads to drudgery and safety concerns. There lies the lack of standardized tools/apparatus for rework activity, and efforts towards its mitigation are required. Current research aims to address occupational safety-related issues in non-standardized rework activity in small-scale FMCG units through an innovative product design approach. An ergo-audit was conducted in eight small-scale FMCG units to identify the prevailing ergonomic stressors and safety concerns. The most critical area of concern, i.e., rework activity, was chosen through card-sorting sessions and discussions held with the stakeholders. An appropriate context-specific apparatus was designed/developed to ensure better safety and occupational health utilizing a systematic product design method involving three phases: initial field survey, design and development, and field trials. The apparatus, which was developed and factory-trialed, was evaluated for productivity improvement and ensuring user compatibility from various human factors' perspectives. In field trials, the developed apparatus was found effective in mitigating safety concerns and various ergonomic stressors associated with FMCG rework.

Innovation of meaning: design-driven study based on the interpretive theory of new meaning

AbstractThis study conducts design-driven meaning innovation research based on an interpretation of new meaning through qualitative and quantitative research rooted in design practice and builds design-driven theories, methodology, and highly replicable methods. It presents a new design approach to design thinking called ‘design methodology and method of meaningful products’. The design process and framework integrate words, visuals, and functions to interpret and create new meanings. It highlights the importance of design semiotics in overcoming the limitations of traditional approaches.

Computer graphics assisted methods in cultural and creative product design and graphic design: A study of visual interaction and innovative practices

Computer graphics assisted methods in cultural and creative product design and graphic design: A study of visual interaction and innovative practices

Special Product Design and User Experience in Abnormal Scenarios

This article mainly explores the changes, designs, technologies, and their significance and impact of abnormal events on people’s lives in abnormal scenarios and periods. Based on the needs and scope of special designs in abnormal periods, the possibility of design interventions that products can undertake is explored, and further connections between special products and user emotional levels are established. Based on the characteristics of abnormal spaces, this article also analyzes the methods of special product design and the ways of high-quality user product experience.

Constructing a MOEA approach for product form Kansei design based on text mining and BPNN

Kansei Engineering (KE) is a product design method that aims to develop products to meet users’ emotional preferences. However, traditional KE faces the problem that the acquisition of Kansei factors does not represent the real consumers demands based on manual and reports, and using traditional methods to calculate relationship between Kansei factors and specific design elements, which can lead to the omission of key information. To address these problems, this study adopts text mining and backward propagation neural networks (BPNN) to propose a product form design method from a multi-objective optimization perspective. Firstly, Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) and WordNet are used to extract key user Kansei requirements from online review texts to obtain more accurate Kansei knowledge. Secondly, the BPNN is used to establish the non-linear relationship between product Kansei factors and specific design elements, and a preference mapping prediction model is constructed. Finally, BPNN is transformed into an iterative prediction value of non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II (NSGA-II), and the model is solved through multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) to obtain the Pareto optimal solution set that satisfies the user’s multiple emotional needs, and the fuzzy Delphi method is used to obtain the best product form design scheme that meets the user’s multiple emotional images. Using the example of electric bicycle form design could show that this proposed method can effectively complete multi-objective product solutions innovation design.

Research on an innovative design and evaluation method of Chinese tea sets based on GT-AHP-FCE.

In order to explore new consumer demands for Chinese tea set products, propose an innovative tea set product design and evaluation method to improve the user experience and satisfaction of the produced tea sets, thereby promoting the development of the tea set market and the promotion of tea culture. Firstly, grounded theory (GT) was used to analyze interview data to extract consumer demand indicators and construct a design evaluation hierarchical model. Secondly, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to calculate the weights of the indicators, determine their priority of importance, and obtain several indicators that have a greater impact on the tea set design to guide innovative design practice. Lastly, the tea set design schemes were evaluated using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to select the optimal design scheme and also to act as a guideline for further design optimization. This study explores the innovative design and evaluation method for tea set products based on GT-AHP-FCE and validates the feasibility of this approach through a practical example of tea set design inspired by "The Classic of Mountains and Seas.". It provides innovative theoretical and practical guidance for designers of subsequent tea set products and also provides a new path for the inheritance and innovation of traditional culture.

Encapsulated polyphenols in functional food production

Polyphenols are present as nutrient components in many functional food formulations. However, their bioavailability is quite low, and they tend to degrade under extreme technological conditions, e.g., heating, pH, etc. Moreover, polyphenols are known for their specific bitter taste. As a result, a large amount of polyphenols spoils the sensory properties of the finished product. Encapsulation seems a prospective solution to this problem. This article provides a comprehensive review of scientific publications on various methods of polyphenol encapsulation.
 The review covered publications registered in PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Elsevier, eLIBRARY.RU, and Cyberleninka in 2002–2023 with a focus on original research articles published after 2012. The search involved such keywords as polyphenols, encapsulation, flavonoids, delivery systems, and functional products. 
 Encapsulating materials are made of organic or inorganic substances, as well as of their combinations. Mineral salts delay the contact between polyphenols and taste buds. However, they are not resistant enough to gastric juice. In this respect, organic matrices are more effective. Carbohydrates protect active molecules from degradation in the stomach. Liposomes increase the bioavailability of polyphenols. Milk or whey proteins also proved quite effective for a number of reasons. First, they mask the astringent taste, which makes it possible to include more polyphenols in functional food formulations. Second, the resulting product is fortified with valuable proteins and essential amino acids. Third, high concentrations of polyphenols possess enough antioxidant properties to increase the shelf-life.
 Polyphenol encapsulation is an effective method of functional product design, especially in the sphere of foods made for dietary nutrition, sports, preventive diets, etc.

Exploration and Research on the Product Design Method of YangJiaBu New Year Woodcut Prints from the Perspective of Social Innovation

Exploration and Research on the Product Design Method of YangJiaBu New Year Woodcut Prints from the Perspective of Social Innovation

A novel method to build knowledge graph models for the configuration and operation design of smart and connected industrial products

Abstract Smart and connected industrial products (SCIPs), characterized by their capabilities of self-monitoring, environment awareness, machine–machine/machine–human communication and collaboration, intelligent decision-making, etc., have become the fundamental elements for cyber-physical systems, digital twin, industrial internet of things, etc. Configuring the components in SCIPs and modeling their interaction and operation mechanisms are important during SCIPs design. However, existing product design methods were originally developed for none smart and connected products. This could limit the accuracy of SCIP modeling during the design stage and consequently, it may cause more reworks during the implementation stage of the designed SCIPs. In this regard, a SCIP configuration and operation design method is established, including (i) meta knowledge graph (KG)-based configuration of the components in the physical system and status monitoring system of a required SCIP, (ii) event-state swimlane flowchart-based analysis of the dynamic interaction, operation, and data monitoring mechanisms among the components, and (iii) event-state KG based modeling of the overall workflow, monitoring data self-updating and intelligent operation mechanisms of the SCIP. Compared with existing SCIP design methods, the work provides a specific method for not only the configuration of the static components in customized SCIPs, but also the dynamic interaction, data acquisition/storing/transmitting, and intelligent function implementation mechanisms of the configured SCIP using a kind of event-state KG. The event-state KG is both human-readable and computer-programmable, and it can self-update according to predefined reasoning algorithms during the operation of the SCIP. The configuration and operation design modeling of a robot-based grinding processing line is used as a case study.

Research on Narrative Design of Creative Products Based on Regional Cultural Elements

The research explored the ways and means of narrative design in which regional cultural elements are integrated into cultural and creative products. It also researched a new way of thinking and methods of creative product design based on regional cultural elements in order to satisfy consumers’ emotional and cultural experiences. Narrative theory takes the perspective of narrative expression in the design of cultural and creative products. The regional cultural elements were used for better interactive communication with consumers in the form of cultural and creative products. In the narrative of cultural and creative product design, intervening in the development of regional cultural and creative design from the perspective of narratology can better exert and create the cultural value of the region itself, with cultural and creative products playing an important role in “local cultural stories.” This research adopted a qualitative approach and provided ideas and guidance for the narrative design and expression of regional cultural elements in creative products through comparative analysis of case studies. The research highlighted the role of narrative design in creating multi-layered experiences, weaving regional cultural stories into products, and the importance of deep understanding and effective use of regional cultural elements in design.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Leading Change for Sustainability in Schools Simulation: A Research and Development Project

Background Although a growing number of simulations have been developed for the purpose of educating for sustainability, published reports consist primarily of prescriptive essays, case descriptions, and commentaries rather than empirical studies. Moreover, only a small number of the empirical studies have used experimental designs to assess their effects on learning. This article addressed the need for validated active learning tools that can be used by educators in educating for sustainability. Aim This article presents the design and initial evaluation of the Leading Change for Sustainability in Schools (LCSS) computer simulation. The study examined the effects of the simulation on student engagement, skills in formulating and executing change management strategies, and the application of knowledge to the simulation challenge. Method This project employed the research and development method for product design and evaluation. A three-week simulation-based learning intervention was conducted with 32 experienced K-12 school teachers and administrators studying in a Master degree program in Vietnam. The research employed a quasi-experimental, time series design to assessed change in learners’ knowledge and skills following participation in the Leading Change for Sustainability in Schools intervention. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to evaluate week-by-week changes in learning outcomes. Results The study found that the simulation-based learning module organized around the Leading Change for Sustainability in Schools (Vietnamese version) simulation was highly engaging for students. Students played the simulation an average of 24 times outside of class during the three-week module (18 hours per student). Students’ skills in formulating and executing change strategies for sustainability improved significantly over the three-week module; 28 students reached the highest level of success on the final assessment. Students also demonstrated significant improvement in their ability to incorporate change management principles into their strategies, indicating improvement in higher-order thinking skills.

Research on the Artistic Design Method of Cultural and Creative Products Based on Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Virtual Simulation

Research on the Artistic Design Method of Cultural and Creative Products Based on Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Virtual Simulation

Research on the Evaluation System of Ideological and Political Education in Professional Courses Based on "OBE+CIPP" under the Background of Industry-Education Integration—Taking "Product Design Procedures and Methods" as an Example

Research on the Evaluation System of Ideological and Political Education in Professional Courses Based on "OBE+CIPP" under the Background of Industry-Education Integration—Taking "Product Design Procedures and Methods" as an Example