APPLICATION OF THE IFM FRAMEWORK FOR MODELLING AND ANALYSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
DS 77: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2014 13th International Design Conference
Year: 2014
Editor: Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad
Author: Eisenbart ,B.; Gericke ,K.; Blessing, L.
Series: DESIGN
Section: DESIGN METHODS
Page(s): 153-162
Abstract
Recently, the concept of an integrated function modelling IFM framework has been proposed, which aims at integrating different perspectives prominent in function modelling across disciples. It provides a clearly structured, DSM-based modelling approach. In this article, function modelling with the framework is illustrated based on an exemplary system. Furthermore, the potentials for function analysis that result from the framework’s matrix-based setup are explored. Finally, the paper discusses the implications for application of the framework in practice.
Keywords: function modelling, function analysis, interdisciplinary design