Constituent Areas of Design Science

Abstract

In Chapter 5, we presented the structure of Design Science. Its elements were shown in figure 5╌2 as the four partial areas of Design Science, which were derived from two selected features of Design Scientific statements from figure 5╌1. In this chapter we will explore these partial areas, and formulate an accurate position of questions which should be answered by die corresponding area, so that the goals of Design Science can be reached. In addition the possible forms of representation are considered and the most favorable variants selected and justified. Thus the structures of the partial areas in which the technical knowledge is categorized and ordered can be established. The relationships among these areas and to the outside of the system will also be explored, where this is likely to enhance understanding.