2008 • In Gero, John S.; Goel, Ashok K. (Eds.) Design Computing and Cognition '08 : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition.
[en] This paper describes a research project which aims at studying the ergonomic and cognitive value of EsQUIsE, a freehand design environment for architects. This sketch-based modeling software is implemented on a Tablet PC. The EsQUIsE software provides architects with the possibility to generate automatically 3D views from the freehand drawings. The first part of the paper deals with the usability of such a digital environment for sketching, and especially the use of the drawing areas. The second part of the paper is dedicated to the analysis of how 3D views are generated and used for exploring alternative solutions. Although in interviews architects rate 3D highly, in fact they do not produce a large volume of 3D sketches. Issues about visual and spatial reasoning in design are thus highlighted. Finally, the benefit of such a tool for creativity is questioned.
Research Center/Unit :
Laboratoire d'Ergonomie, France Laboratoire National des Ponts et Chaussées et Université, France ULg - Université de Liège
Disciplines :
Theoretical & cognitive psychology Architecture
Author, co-author :
Darses, Françoise
Mayeur, Anaïs
Elsen, Catherine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Argenco : Secteur TLU+C > Lucid - Lab for User Cognition & Innovative Design
Leclercq, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Argenco : Secteur TLU+C > Lucid - Lab for User Cognition & Innovative Design
Language :
English
Title :
Is there anything to expect from 3D views in sketching support tools ?
Alternative titles :
[fr] Que peut-on attendre des représentations 3D dans les systèmes de support à l'esquisse ?
Publication date :
2008
Event name :
DCC 2008, Design Computing and Cognition
Event organizer :
John Gero
Event place :
Atlanta, United States
Event date :
du 23 au 25 juin 2008
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Design Computing and Cognition '08 : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition.
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