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This paper describes a general approach for a design theory. It is a proposal for a Universal Design Theory (UDT) in a project entitled “Design Theory — A new approach for design”. We discuss the theoretical fundamentals and elements of the UDT.

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Grabowski, H., Lossack, RS., El-Mejbri, EF. (1999). Towards A Universal Design Theory. In: Kals, H., van Houten, F. (eds) Integration of Process Knowledge into Design Support Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1901-8_2

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