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Parametric-ControlNet: Multimodal Control in Foundation Models for Precise Engineering Design Synthesis

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Rui Zhou, Yanxia Zhang, Chenyang Yuan, Frank Permenter, Nikos Arechiga, Matt Klenk, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1872
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068661
Published Online: May 13, 2025
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Topics: Artificial intelligence, Computer-aided design, Computer-aided engineering, Conceptual design, Creativity, Data-driven design, Engineering design, Generative design, Machine learning, Product design
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StepIdeator: Utilizing Mixed Representations to Support Step-By-Step Design With Generative Artificial Intelligence

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Jiayi Yao, Pei Chen, Zhuoshu Li, Yichen Cai, Yexinrui Wu, Weitao You, Lingyun Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071703.
Paper No: MD-24-1285
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067426
Published Online: January 30, 2025
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Topics: Design, Creativity
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A Repurposable Attribute Basis for Identifying Repurposing Opportunities in Decommissioned Products

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Shenal Dilanjaya Hewa Witharanage, Kevin Otto, Wen Li, Katja Holtta-Otto
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 022001.
Paper No: MD-24-1281
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066127
Published Online: August 28, 2024
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Topics: Blades, Creativity, Cycles, Large language models, Materials properties, Nuclear decommissioning, Wind turbines, Bridges (Structures), Metals, Sheet metal
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Inspirational Stimuli to Support Creative Ideation for the Design of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Products

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Xiaoneng Jin, Hua Dong, Mark Evans, Anqi Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2024, 146(12): 121402.
Paper No: MD-24-1060
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065696
Published Online: July 19, 2024
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Topics: Design, Creativity, Patents
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The Influence of Digital Sketching Tools on Concept Novelty and Evolution

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Madhurima Das, May Huang, Christine Xu, Maria C. Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2024, 146(3): 031403.
Paper No: MD-23-1302
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064162
Published Online: December 15, 2023
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Topics: Design, Creativity
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Hit, Miss, or Error? Predicting Errors in Design Decision Making for Radically Innovative Ideas Using Individual Attributes

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Aoran Peng, Scarlett R. Miller
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 081401.
Paper No: MD-23-1010
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062605
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Articletitled, Hit, Miss, or Error? Predicting Errors in Design Decision Making for Radically Innovative Ideas Using Individual Attributes
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Topics: Creativity, Decision making, Design, Errors, Innovation, Preferences, Risk, Signals
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Attention-Enhanced Multimodal Learning for Conceptual Design Evaluations

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Binyang Song, Scarlett Miller, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041410.
Paper No: MD-22-1499
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056669
Published Online: February 3, 2023
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Topics: Conceptual design, Design, Creativity
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A Computational Approach to Identifying Engineering Design Problems

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Chijioke C. Obieke, Jelena Milisavljevic-Syed, Arlindo Silva, Ji Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041406.
Paper No: MD-22-1382
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056496
Published Online: January 9, 2023
View Articletitled, A Computational Approach to Identifying Engineering Design Problems
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Engineering design, Municipal solid wastes, Solid wastes, Engineers
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The Effect of Potential Analogies and Negative Issues on Creative Designs

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Hernan Casakin, Georgios Koronis, Arlindo Silva
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2023, 145(5): 051401.
Paper No: MD-22-1294
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056233
Published Online: December 13, 2022
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Students, Performance
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If a Picture is Worth 1000 Words, Is a Word Worth 1000 Features for Design Metric Estimation?

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Kristen M. Edwards, Aoran Peng, Scarlett R. Miller, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2022, 144(4): 041402.
Paper No: MD-21-1354
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053130
Published Online: December 17, 2021
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Topics: Design, Creativity
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Can Induced Gratitude Improve Creative Performance on Repurposing Tasks?

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N. M. Sisson, E. A. Impett, L. H. Shu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 051401.
Paper No: MD-21-1302
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052586
Published Online: December 6, 2021
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Topics: Blades, Creativity, Engineering design, Turbines, Wind, Design, Wind turbines, Electromagnetic induction
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Rapid Response! Investigating the Effects of Problem Definition on the Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Solutions for COVID-19

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Rohan Prabhu, Joseph T. Berthel, Jordan S. Masia, Nicholas A. Meisel, Timothy W. Simpson
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 054502.
Paper No: MD-21-1076
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052970
Published Online: December 6, 2021
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Creativity, Design, Doors, Pandemics, Manufacturing
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Crossing Cultural Borders: A Case Study of Conceptual Design Outcomes of U.S. and Moroccan Student Samples

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Aoran Peng, Jessica Menold, Scarlett R. Miller
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2022, 144(3): 032301.
Paper No: MD-21-1183
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052659
Published Online: October 21, 2021
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Topics: Design, Students, Creativity, Teams, Performance, Conceptual design
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Speech2Mindmap: Testing the Accuracy of Unsupervised Automatic Mindmapping Technology With Speech Recognition

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Bumsoo Lee, Brian Feldman, Katherine Fu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2022, 144(2): 021401.
Paper No: MD-21-1028
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052282
Published Online: September 21, 2021
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Topics: Algorithms, Computers, Damping, Design, Testing, Reliability, Creativity
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Factors Impacting Highly Innovative Designs: Idea Fluency, Timing, and Order

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Yakira Mirabito, Kosa Goucher-Lambert
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 011401.
Paper No: MD-20-1906
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051683
Published Online: July 20, 2021
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Topics: Design, Innovation, Probability, Creativity
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Idea Generation Mechanisms: Comparing the Influence of Classification, Combination, Building on Others, and Stimulation Mechanisms on Ideation Effectiveness

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Saurabh Deo, Aimane Blej, Senni Kirjavainen, Katja Hölttä-Otto
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2021, 143(12): 121403.
Paper No: MD-20-1723
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051239
Published Online: July 19, 2021
View Articletitled, Idea Generation Mechanisms: Comparing the Influence of Classification, Combination, Building on Others, and Stimulation Mechanisms on Ideation Effectiveness
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Errors, Performance, Reliability
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Enhancing Creative Redesign Through Multimodal Design Heuristics for Additive Manufacturing

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Alexandra Blösch-Paidosh, Kristina Shea
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2021, 143(10): 102003.
Paper No: MD-20-1903
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050656
Published Online: May 3, 2021
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Topics: Design, Teams, Creativity, Additive manufacturing
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Favoring Complexity: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Factors That Influence Concept Selection When Designing for Additive Manufacturing

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Rohan Prabhu, Rainmar L. Leguarda, Scarlett R. Miller, Timothy W. Simpson, Nicholas A. Meisel
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2021, 143(10): 102001.
Paper No: MD-20-1542
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050303
Published Online: March 25, 2021
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Education, Teams, Students, Manufacturing
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How Should We Measure Creativity in Engineering Design? A Comparison Between Social Science and Engineering Approaches

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Scarlett R. Miller, Samuel T. Hunter, Elizabeth Starkey, Sharath Ramachandran, Faez Ahmed, Mark Fuge
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2021, 143(3): 031404.
Paper No: MD-20-1412
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049061
Published Online: January 27, 2021
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Engineering design
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Deconstruction of Idea Generation Methods Into a Framework of Creativity Mechanisms

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Senni Kirjavainen, Katja Hölttä-Otto
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2021, 143(3): 031401.
Paper No: MD-20-1399
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048539
Published Online: November 10, 2020
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Topics: Creativity, Design, Design methodology, Innovation, Teams