Hugh Dubberly on Design Models
The Informed Life
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Solution Spaces: Thinking About Solutions as Points in N-Dimensional Space
The idea of the solution space is like a geometric space with various dimensions. Simon believed that each solution is a point in this space. For example, when designing shoes, the space includes factors like gender, size, color, and type. Variation in the space comes from introducing new materials or technologies. Expanding the space leads to innovative solutions, like adding a bladder to a tennis shoe or weaving in 3D. It's about thinking outside the existing solutions and creating something new.
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