Axiomatic Design(AD)
Axiomatic design (AD) provides discipline-independent representations of a general design process, general criteria for effective decision making, and scalability for complex systems development [1]. Axiomatic design process reduces product development risk, reduces cost, and speeds time to market. AD was created and developed by Professor Nam Suh of MIT in order to create a science base for design and manufacturing [2]. AD is a valuable methodology for designing complex products and systems. AD theories offer a framework that is reliable for all disciplines and at all levels of detail – it is a transdisciplinary design tool.
