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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	General design theory (or GDT) is ~~a specific~~ approach to design that is based on a mathematical premise or assumptions about objects. GDT uses those assumptions to prove theorems and define a formal logic ~~of design.~~	+	General design theory (or GDT) is an approach to design that is based on a mathematical premise or assumptions about objects. GDT uses those assumptions to prove theorems and define a formal logic for design.
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−	~~Along with C–K Theory (and other theoretical proposals), GDT bases its premise on aspects in practice (such as innovative technologies and~~ design ~~techniques) when enhanced by engineering advances~~.	+

	= History =		= History =

−	In the 1980s, technological advances such as computer aided design (CAD) ~~systems were motivating factors~~ in ~~various~~ design theories. One of the earliest mentions of GDT appears in a 1981 article by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa entitled, ‘General design theory and a CAD system’. Yoshikawa’s theory “...ultimately aims at clarifying the human ability of designing in a scientific way, and at the same time, producing the practical knowledge about...design methodology.”	+	In the 1980s, technological advances such as computer aided design (CAD) resulted in a number of new design theories. One of the earliest mentions of GDT appears in a 1981 article by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa entitled, ‘General design theory and a CAD system’. Yoshikawa’s theory “...ultimately aims at clarifying the human ability of designing in a scientific way, and at the same time, producing the practical knowledge about...design methodology.”
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		+	However, the GDT approach was not widely accepted. There are several theories about its lack of popularity. One suggestion was that the use of the term ‘general’ in its name was confusing, while another highlighted a presupposition of complexity.

−	~~However~~, the ~~GDT~~ approach ~~to design was~~ not ~~widely accepted. There are several theories about its lack of popularity. One suggestion was that the use of the term ‘general’ in its name was confusing. Another idea proposed the presupposition~~ of ~~its complexity~~.	+	Yoram Reich explains, “the formal axioms and theorems [of GDT] rather than the process models meant the approach could not be considered an adequate description of real design”.

−	~~Yoram Reich explains, “the formal axioms and theorems [of GDT] rather than the process models meant the approach could not be considered an adequate description of real design”.~~ Despite its shortcomings as a design approach, GDT proved useful in the development of CAD.	+	Despite its shortcomings as a design approach, GDT proved useful in the development of CAD.

	= GDT and CAD =		= GDT and CAD =
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	GDT can be applied to the designation of tasks to computers as well as designers (including the contribution of the designer and that person’s connection with the computer). Some researchers feel the guidelines created by GDT are “essential” to the scientific construction of CAD solutions.		GDT can be applied to the designation of tasks to computers as well as designers (including the contribution of the designer and that person’s connection with the computer). Some researchers feel the guidelines created by GDT are “essential” to the scientific construction of CAD solutions.

−	In some cases, the theoretical results of GDT have presented their own problems ~~which has resulted~~ in ~~additional~~ modifications to design process models. One modification, known as the refinement model, tends to be more in line with experimental findings than GDT and helps to improve developments in CAD.	+	In some cases, the theoretical results of GDT have presented their own problems, resulting in modifications to design process models. One modification, known as the refinement model, tends to be more in line with experimental findings than GDT and helps to improve developments in CAD.

	As an advanced technique, the refinement model’s mechanism requirements for future CAD systems include:		As an advanced technique, the refinement model’s mechanism requirements for future CAD systems include:

−	* Physics-centered ~~modeling~~ (including multiple model management).	+	* Physics-centered modelling (including multiple model management).
−	* Function ~~modeling~~ (such as function-~~behavior~~-state or FBS ~~modeling~~).	+	* Function modelling (such as function-behaviour-state or FBS modelling).
−	* Intention ~~modeling~~ for recording decision-making processes ~~in design~~.	+	* Intention modelling for recording decision-making processes.

	= Controversy over defining the design process =		= Controversy over defining the design process =
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	There is an underlying mistrust of theories that attempt to describe the creative process, and practice rarely seems to reflect academic descriptions which tend to explain what academics think should be happening rather than what designers are actually doing. Indeed the approach that designers say they take to design, is often very different from what they actually do.		There is an underlying mistrust of theories that attempt to describe the creative process, and practice rarely seems to reflect academic descriptions which tend to explain what academics think should be happening rather than what designers are actually doing. Indeed the approach that designers say they take to design, is often very different from what they actually do.

−	It is in ~~that~~ context that GDT can be seen ~~and used~~ as a model ~~instead of~~ a genuine reflection of the design process. It can be used as a ~~guideline~~ to be explored and tested rather than being applied definitively.	+	It is in this context that GDT can be seen as a model rather than a genuine reflection of the design process. It can be used as a guide to be explored and tested rather than being applied definitively.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Double diamond design process.		* Double diamond design process.

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= Introduction =

General design theory (or GDT) is a specific approach to design that is based on a mathematical premise or assumptions about objects. GDT uses those assumptions to prove theorems and define a formal logic of design.

Along with C–K Theory (and other theoretical proposals), GDT bases its premise on aspects in practice (such as innovative technologies and design techniques) when enhanced by engineering advances.

= History =

In the 1980s, technological advances such as computer aided design (CAD) systems were motivating factors in various design theories. One of the earliest mentions of GDT appears in a 1981 article by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa entitled, ‘General design theory and a CAD system’. Yoshikawa’s theory “...ultimately aims at clarifying the human ability of designing in a scientific way, and at the same time, producing the practical knowledge about...design methodology.”

However, the GDT approach to design was not widely accepted. There are several theories about its lack of popularity. One suggestion was that the use of the term ‘general’ in its name was confusing. Another idea proposed the presupposition of its complexity.

Yoram Reich explains, “the formal axioms and theorems [of GDT] rather than the process models meant the approach could not be considered an adequate description of real design”. Despite its shortcomings as a design approach, GDT proved useful in the development of CAD.

= GDT and CAD =

GDT can be applied to the designation of tasks to computers as well as designers (including the contribution of the designer and that person’s connection with the computer). Some researchers feel the guidelines created by GDT are “essential” to the scientific construction of CAD solutions.

In some cases, the theoretical results of GDT have presented their own problems which has resulted in additional modifications to design process models. One modification, known as the refinement model, tends to be more in line with experimental findings than GDT and helps to improve developments in CAD.

As an advanced technique, the refinement model’s mechanism requirements for future CAD systems include:

* Physics-centered modeling (including multiple model management).
* Function modeling (such as function-behavior-state or FBS modeling).
* Intention modeling for recording decision-making processes in design.

= Controversy over defining the design process =

Various attempts have been made to describe the design process. Whilst it is relatively easy to explain it from a theoretical perspective such as GDT, the creative process itself remains elusive.

There is an underlying mistrust of theories that attempt to describe the creative process, and practice rarely seems to reflect academic descriptions which tend to explain what academics think should be happening rather than what designers are actually doing. Indeed the approach that designers say they take to design, is often very different from what they actually do.

It is in that context that GDT can be seen and used as a model instead of a genuine reflection of the design process. It can be used as a guideline to be explored and tested rather than being applied definitively.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
* C-K theory.
* Computer aided design CAD.
* Concept design.
* Design methodology for building projects.
* Double diamond design process.

= External resources =

* Yoram Reich, [https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.54.8505&rep=rep1&type=pdf#:~:text=Yoshikawa's%20General%20Design%20Theory%20(GDT,makes%20interesting%20claims%20about%20design. A critical review of General Design Theory].

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