The influence of distributed collaboration in design processes: an analysis of design activity on information, problem, and solution

Yang, Zhiyuan; Wei, Xiang; You, Weitao; Sun, Lingyun

doi:10.1007/s10798-020-09565-2

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“…Furthermore, the highest IBS took place when collaborators communicated in verbal-only within the co-located condition, while the mixed communication (verbal and sketch) behavior promoted the highest IBS during online design collaboration. This finding supports the prior discoveries [29] of increased time allocated to sketching in virtual teams. These preliminary findings could profoundly influence the development of optimally collaborative work environments and digital platforms.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Several protocol studies [12,14] indicated no significant differences or even better performance in quality or novelty of design solutions within distancing cooperation. In addition, Yang et al [29] found that in the context of online design collaboration, students tend to allocate more time to sketching compared to the co-present design environment. However, contrary to previous research, the researchers revealed a positive impact whereby increased sketching behaviors reduced cognitive load for students, facilitated the better expression of ideas, and promoted mutual understanding among interactive individuals.…”

Section: Distributed Design Collaboration and Digital Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

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The Effects of Distancing Design Collaboration Necessitated by COVID-19 on Brain Synchrony in Teams Compared to Co-Located Design Collaboration: A Preliminary Study

Shih,

Wang,

Wong

et al. 2024

Brain Sciences

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Due to the widespread involvement of distributed collaboration triggered by COVID-19, it has become a new trend that has continued into the post-pandemic era. This study investigated collective performance within two collaborative environments (co-located and distancing settings) by assessing inter-brain synchrony patterns (IBS) among design collaborators using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. The preliminary study was conducted with three dyads who possessed 2–3 years of professional product design experience. Each dyad completed two designated design tasks in distinct settings. In the distributed condition, participants interacted through video conferencing in which they were allowed to communicate by verbalization and sketching using a shared digital whiteboard. To prevent the influences of different sketching tools on design outputs, we employed digital sketching for both environments. The interactions between collaborators were identified in three behaviors: verbal only, sketch only, and mixed communication (verbal and sketch). The consequences revealed a higher level of IBS when mixed communication took place in distributed conditions than in co-located conditions. Comparably, the occurrence of IBS increased when participants solely utilized sketching as the interaction approach within the co-located setting. A mixed communication method combining verbalization and sketching might lead to more coordinated cognitive processes when in physical isolation. Design collaborators are inclined to adjust their interaction behaviors in order to adapt to different design environments, strengthen the exchange of ideas, and construct design consensus. Overall, the present paper discussed the performance of virtual collaborative design based on a neurocognitive perspective, contributing valuable insights for the future intervention design that promotes effective virtual teamwork.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Distributed Design Collaboration and Digital Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Distancing Design Collaboration Necessitated by COVID-19 on Brain Synchrony in Teams Compared to Co-Located Design Collaboration: A Preliminary Study

Shih,

Wang,

Wong

et al. 2024

Brain Sciences

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“…2018; Yang et al . 2020). The survey questions were adopted from several studies related to two main subjects, namely, students’ emotions and performance.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many studies used an online survey to collect data on students' perception of online learning (Cho et al 2016;Fleischmann 2018;Gajghat et al 2018;Ghadirian et al 2018;Yang et al 2020). The survey questions were adopted from several studies related to two main subjects, namely, students' emotions and performance.…”

Section: Online Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of COVID‐19 Lockdown on Design Students’ Performance Case Study in the UAE

Amro¹

2021

Int J Art Design Ed

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In China and the rest of the world, the COVID‐19 pandemic has been spreading since December 2019. This pandemic had negative effects on the public in general and on students’ performance. This study aimed to evaluate the perceived performance of design students participating in online distance learning due to the COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown in the UAE. The evaluation of the students’ negative emotions and their impact on creativity and design performance was conducted in two design courses. The case study included 193 design students, 140 first year and 53 fourth year students who are enrolled from the College of Fine Arts and Design. An online survey was used as a post‐evaluation tool for the students. Two focus group interviews were conducted for instructors who were involved in the sudden remote teaching. The findings showed the instructors’ deep understanding of the students’ emotions and how such emotions are reflected on performance during the pandemic. First year students had higher anxiety levels than fourth students, which negatively affected their design practice and learning performance for the lack of design experience. However, first years produced creative projects. Fourth years also had high anxiety levels, but they showed a higher level of satisfaction in their performance than first years. This study explored the impact, changes and challenges brought about by the pandemic experience and how instructors could benefit from it in future. Online classes changed the way design was taught and delivered. Blended learning is considered as a motivational and creative learning process.

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“…The initial concept generation phase is free flowing in nature and requires creativity from the designer to produce sketches that allow others to visualise their ideas. These sketches are vital while working collaboratively as it allows team members to modify, adapt and evolve the ideas to progress through the concept development [5]. The issue with the use of CAD tools within conceptual design is the required level of detail can hinder the creativity of the designer.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using Digital Technologies for Collaborative Conceptual Design

Mills¹,

Brisco²

2022

DS 117: Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2022), London S

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Since the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic outbreak, and the requirement to 'stay at home' and 'work from home', we, as a collaborative species have been forced to find ways of computer-supported collaboration. Going beyond global design and distributed design. We now find ourselves as a human race, not with a desire to collaborate using computers, or with a requirement, but it is now a necessity. In many ways, a paradigm shift has occurred. This research investigates the use of novel technology to support student teams in the conceptual design phase of an engineering design project. A review of published literature identified a lack of understanding in the impact that a digital distributed environment can have on the outcomes of a collaborative ideation task. The literature suggested there would be little to no change between working in a collocated and digital distributed environment. An experiment was designed that asked 16 participants working in pairs to complete an ideation task in both a synchronous traditional collocated environment and a synchronous digital distributed environment. The results from the experiment suggest that conducting the ideation task within a digital environment has a negative effect on the outcomes of the ideation task.

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The influence of distributed collaboration in design processes: an analysis of design activity on information, problem, and solution

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

The Effects of Distancing Design Collaboration Necessitated by COVID-19 on Brain Synchrony in Teams Compared to Co-Located Design Collaboration: A Preliminary Study

The Effects of Distancing Design Collaboration Necessitated by COVID-19 on Brain Synchrony in Teams Compared to Co-Located Design Collaboration: A Preliminary Study

The Impact of COVID‐19 Lockdown on Design Students’ Performance Case Study in the UAE

Using Digital Technologies for Collaborative Conceptual Design

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