When we discuss the relation between design and engineering we have to
clarify first the terminology and the interpretation of the terms by
representatives of different communities.
Do we envisage engineers as the people working on the mechanisms of
artifacts and designers on styling mechanical devises? Or we see these two
social phenomena (designers, engineers) in the context of professions and
work positions? It is a long debate. It is a part of understanding the
common ground and will contribute to the construction of a common ground. I
would like to emphasize again that our biggest problem is understanding the
basic phenomena we are dealing with and creating a common terminology that
will promulgate a shared understanding.
Regards,
Lubomir
At 01:55 PM 2/12/2003 +0200, Kari-Hans Kommonen wrote:
>While this thread came up - I have tried to find good references on
>what is the difference between the 'designer' tradition and the
>'engineer' tradition. I subscribe to the view that there is alot of
>designing in engineering, but still there is also a very strong
>tradition of 'thinking like an engineer'. In the same vein, there is
>a lot of engineering in design. Many people live within both
>environments without trouble. But where is the difference between the
>traditions?
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>I assume that there is some kind of an engineering tradition very
>strongly present in the institutions that teach engineering, and
>there may be some great books that are some kind of fundamental
>resources for articulating that tradition. I used to study hang
>around in a technical university for some time in my youth, and while
>I felt the spirit and attitude, I unfortunately did not encounter
>these kinds of books or articulations.
>
>Can some list members share their views and maybe point out good materials?
>
>Thanks already for the Vincenti contribution!
>
>cheers, kh
>
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>At 11:53 -0700 11.2.2003, Jon Nelson wrote:
>>Vincenti's purpose seems to be to on the "intellectual content of
>>engineering." Hence the title of his book, "What Engineers Know and How They
>>Know It." He defines six categories of knowledge. He admits [...]
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