Addressing Specific Design and Development Issues Using Process Models and Approaches

Design and development situations have many common characteristics but also require situation-specific issues to be treated. This chapter explores how a process perspective on design and development can help to appreciate and handle specific issues such as manufacturability and inclusivity. Process models and approaches that focus on specific issues help to address the unique demands of each design and development context, because process participants can select models to address issues they are particularly concerned about. The integration of multiple specific issues into a coherent process or an existing situation remains challenging.