Design Theory and Computer Science

The Architectonics of Design is concerned with harnessing knowledge, search and heuristics in the context of computer aided design, which combines analysis-synthesis-evaluation, algorithmic approach and formal design.

Abstract

The logic and methodology of design is examined in this book from the perspective of computer science. Computers provide the context for this examination both by discussion of the design process for hardware and software systems and by consideration of the role of computers in design in general. The central question posed by the author is whether or not we can construct a theory of design. This book concentrates upon the relationship between design, mathematics and science and thus its audience must include designers and software designers as well as computer scientists.