Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : September 25, 2019 - September 27, 2019
Creative idea generation with consideration of logical and precise reasoning of design elements requires “unrestricted thinking” and “rational thinking”. M method is one of the designing methods based on the “Multispace Design Model” which enables to combine the “unrestricted thinking” and “rational thinking”. This method is a method for creating ideas by entering keywords and sketches on paper media such as cards and sticky notes and organizing them. However, it is difficult to manage and reuse the deliverables by using the paper media. In order to improve these issues, the M method system Ver.1, which digitized the method, was developed. However, it was thought that the system needed to improve functions related to "operability", "co-creation", and "management". Therefore, in order to improve the above three functions, we developed M Method System Ver.2 with a smartphone and server installed. This system was exhibited at SIGGRAPH Asia 2018, and a questionnaire survey was conducted for visitors. From the results, we clarified the superiority of M Method System Ver.2 over other idea generation methods. In addition, it was confirmed that the functions related to “operability”, “co-creation”, and “management” were improved compared to M method system Ver.1
