It's about epistemology of engineering design.

1. Distinctive Features of Epistemology of
Engineering Design
By: Avnit Aryan
Reg.No: RA2211003010199

2. Epistemology of Engineering Design:-
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with
knowledge. Epistemologists study the nature, origin, and
scope of knowledge, epistemic justification, the rationality of
belief, and various related issues.

3. Distinctive Features of Epistemology of
Engineering Design
● Design as functional analysis
● Design as problem solving
● Design as problem setting
● Design as emergent evolutionary learning

4. Design as functional analysis
● Engineers need to analyze problem and deductively
proceed to the solution.
● The design epistemology is inspired by the positive
perspective of traditional basic science.

5. Design as problem solving
● Specially for complex, organisational problems.
● Simplifies problem until rational solution is possible.
● Epistemologically close to some popular version of
the social sciences.

6. Design as problem setting
● Discovery and negotiation of unstated goals before a
problem can be formulated and subsequently solved.
● This vision of design takes a phenomenological
approach that expresses a constructive
epistemology.

7. Design as emergent evolutionary learning
● This includes convergence of problem and solution.
● Emergent process of learning while planning short term
partial goals, as the process progresses.
● Design emerging in circular references, linking problem
formation and problem solution, emphasizes a
constructive vision.