A Data-Driven NLP Approach to Analyzing Framing and Reframing in Design Protocols

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Abstract

This study introduces a novel data-driven approach to quantitatively characterize and measure framing and reframing (F-RF) behaviors during design problem-solving. F-RF are cognitive processes which shape problem understanding and solution development in design. Quantitative measurement methods for F-RF remain largely unexplored. The proposed approach utilizes protocol analysis combined with Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to track the occurrences and re-occurrences of design concepts expressed verbally while designing. Specifically, NLP algorithms are employed to identify F-RF, enabling the systematic tracking of F-RFs and their corresponding semantic values. By calculating the semantic value of concepts and frames, the approach enables determining how a concept and a frame differed from the previous occurrences. A case study of an architect and a student demonstrates this data-driven approach. The proposed methodology holds potential for the development of systems capable of providing real-time feedback to students and professional designers, supporting and enhancing their framing skills during the design process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 42nd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2024
EditorsOdysseas Kontovourkis, Marios C. Phocas, Gabriel Wurzer
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages547-556
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207389
StatePublished - 2024
Event42nd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2024 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Duration: 9 Sep 202413 Sep 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume2
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference42nd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2024
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityNicosia
Period9/09/2413/09/24

Keywords

  • Data-driven approach
  • Design concept
  • Design problem-solving
  • Framing and reframing
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)

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