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We’re All in This Together: Evaluating the Dynamics of Designers' Moods Throughout the Collaborative Design Process and Their Impact on Project Outcomes

Meg Harris, Christine Toh
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2025, 147(9): 091401.
Paper No: MD-24-1346
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067618
Published Online: March 13, 2025
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Topics: Design, Reflection, Teams, Dynamics (Mechanics), Performance
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Mathematical Programming-Based Design Structure Matrix Clustering for Optimal Modular Architecture Design

Accepted Manuscript
Jaewoo Kim, Euihyeon Choi, Jaemyung Ahn, Eun Suk Suh, Jeong-Hoon Kim, Dong Gyu Lim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1507
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068100
Published Online: March 5, 2025
View Article titled, Mathematical Programming-Based Design Structure Matrix Clustering for Optimal Modular Architecture Design
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Topics: Computer programming, Design
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Iterative Development and Verification of 37 Design Heuristics for the Design of Medical Devices for Low-Resource Settings

Milena Overhoff, Kristina Shea
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 081401.
Paper No: MD-24-1580
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067715
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Article titled, Iterative Development and Verification of 37 Design Heuristics for the Design of Medical Devices for Low-Resource Settings
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Topics: Design, Medical devices
Journal Articles

A Customer Journey Mapping Approach With Mobile Application

Yiqing Ding, James M. Lattin, Awua M. Buahin, Gabriella A. Dweck
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071404.
Paper No: MD-24-1533
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067480
Published Online: January 30, 2025
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Topics: Design, Students, Data collection
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Research on Optimizing the Propagation Path Search of Individualized Products With Multi-Source Design Changes

Qin Yang, Dandan Ke, Jiahui Liu, Jiufeng Zheng, Daoyang Yu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071403.
Paper No: MD-24-1399
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067167
Published Online: January 15, 2025
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Topics: Design, Product design, Algorithms, Network models
Journal Articles

Extracting Design Rationale in Technical Literature to Provide Inspirational Design Stimuli

Gaofeng Yue, Jihong Liu, Weijuan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071401.
Paper No: MD-24-1216
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067344
Published Online: January 15, 2025
View Article titled, Extracting Design Rationale in Technical Literature to Provide Inspirational Design Stimuli
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Topics: Design
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Reading Users' Minds With Large Language Models: Mental Inference for Artificial Empathy in Design

Qihao Zhu, Leah Chong, Maria Yang, Jianxi Luo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2025, 147(6): 061401.
Paper No: MD-24-1648
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067527
Published Online: January 15, 2025
View Article titled, Reading Users' Minds With Large Language Models: Mental Inference for Artificial Empathy in Design
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Topics: Design, Large language models, Artificial intelligence
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Technology Interventions in Rural India by an Academic Institute: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

Yashwant Prasad, Suraj Bhat, Subir Kumar Saha, M. R. Ravi, Pramod Khadilkar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071402.
Paper No: MD-24-1472
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067479
Published Online: January 15, 2025
View Article titled, Technology Interventions in Rural India by an Academic Institute: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
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Topics: Design, Teams, Sustainability
Journal Articles

Vision-Language Models for Design Concept Generation: An Actor-Critic Framework

Accepted Manuscript
Parisa Ghasemi, Mohsen Moghaddam
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1386
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067619
Published Online: January 10, 2025
View Article titled, Vision-Language Models for Design Concept Generation: An Actor-Critic Framework
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Topics: Design
Journal Articles

Large Language Models for Predicting Empathic Accuracy Between a Designer and a User

Oluwatoba Fabunmi, Saman Halgamuge, Daniel Beck, Katja Holtta-Otto
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2025, 147(4): 041401.
Paper No: MD-24-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067227
Published Online: December 10, 2024
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Topics: Design, Large language models, Semantics, Data collection
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Deep Analogical Generative Design and Evaluation: Integration of Stable Diffusion and LoRA

Yumiao Chen, Huanhuan Ruan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051403.
Paper No: MD-24-1372
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066861
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Article titled, Deep Analogical Generative Design and Evaluation: Integration of Stable Diffusion and LoRA
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Topics: Design, Diffusion (Physics), Automobiles
Journal Articles

Neuro-Cognitive Insights Into Engineering Design: Exploring Electroencephalography Predictive Associations With Task Performance

Shumin Li, Niccolò Becattini, Gaetano Cascini
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051401.
Paper No: MD-24-1006
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066681
Published Online: November 5, 2024
View Article titled, Neuro-Cognitive Insights Into Engineering Design: Exploring Electroencephalography Predictive Associations With Task Performance
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Topics: Design, Electroencephalography, Performance, Brain, Engineering design
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Who Does Design Research Serve? A Critical Evaluation of the Diversity of Samples Studied in Design Theory and Methods Research

Erin Johnson, Christine Toh, Jessica Menold
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051402.
Paper No: MD-24-1221
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066685
Published Online: November 5, 2024
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Topics: Design, Design theory, Students
Journal Articles

Top-Down Hierarchical Construction and Application of a Domain Knowledge Graph Based on Multimodal Design Information

Zhinan Li, Guodong Sa, Zhenyu Liu, Bin Li, Jianrong Tan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2025, 147(3): 031401.
Paper No: MD-23-1892
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066680
Published Online: October 18, 2024
View Article titled, Top-Down Hierarchical Construction and Application of a Domain Knowledge Graph Based on Multimodal Design Information
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Topics: Conceptual design, Construction, Design, Ontologies, Semantics
Journal Articles

An Automated Data-Driven Approach for Product Design Strategies to Respond to Market Disruption Following COVID-19

Seyoung Park, Kangcheng Lin, Junegak Joung, Harrison Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2025, 147(3): 031402.
Paper No: MD-24-1210
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066684
Published Online: October 18, 2024
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Topics: Batteries, Laptop computers, Pandemics, Preferences, Product design
Journal Articles

Development and Evaluation of code symm—A Tool to Facilitate Conceptual Design Synthesis of Multistate Mechanical Devices

Anubhab Majumder, Amaresh Chakrabarti
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 021403.
Paper No: MD-24-1177
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066442
Published Online: September 26, 2024
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Topics: Design, Blocks (Building materials)
Includes: Supplementary data
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Robust Design for Product Adaptation Considering Changes in Configurations and Parameters

Reza Deabae, Deyi Xue
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 021402.
Paper No: MD-24-1129
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066223
Published Online: September 23, 2024
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Topics: Design, Product design, Uncertainty, Robustness
Journal Articles

Multi-Objective Counterfactuals for Design: A Model-Agnostic Counterfactual Search Method for Multi-Modal Design Modifications

Lyle Regenwetter, Yazan Abu Obaideh, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 021401.
Paper No: MD-23-1610
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065998
Published Online: August 28, 2024
View Article titled, Multi-Objective Counterfactuals for Design: A Model-Agnostic Counterfactual Search Method for Multi-Modal Design Modifications
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Topics: Design, Optimization
Journal Articles

Inspirational Stimuli to Support Creative Ideation for the Design of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Products

Xiaoneng Jin, Hua Dong, Mark Evans, Anqi Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2024, 146(12): 121402.
Paper No: MD-24-1060
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065696
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Inspirational Stimuli to Support Creative Ideation for the Design of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Products
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Topics: Design, Creativity, Patents
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Feeling the Distance: Exploring Novice Student Designers' Perceptions of the Psychological Distance and Empathic Response Toward Variations of a Sustainable Design Problem

Rohan Prabhu, Jenna Herzog, Rebekah Fodale, Mohammad Alsager Alzayed, Elizabeth M. Starkey
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 011401.
Paper No: MD-24-1089
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065850
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Feeling the Distance: Exploring Novice Student Designers' Perceptions of the Psychological Distance and Empathic Response Toward Variations of a Sustainable Design Problem
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Topics: Design, Framing (Construction), Green design, Structural frames, Students, Sustainability, Climate change