Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Design fixation is a common problem in engineering.In two experiments, we implement two educational interventions, prototyping and critical feedback, to help reduce design fixation, which is defined as adherence to one's own design.We found that constant prototyping across the design process reduced fixation in the final product.Surprisingly, we also found that not receiving feedback reduced fixation in the final product.Implications for engineering design education are discussed.
Authors: Trina C. Kershaw, Katja Hölttä‐Otto, Yoonsoo Lee
Institution: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2579218514