Usage of Axiomatic Design Methodology: in the U.s. Industries

Axiomatic Design, originally developed by Nam Suh, is a design methodology that attempts to systematize the design practices and to provide a basis on which design can be carried out and optimized according to two main axioms, namely, Independence and Information axioms. Although various scholars in both academia and industry have studied the applicability and effectiveness of this methodology, the extent to which Axiomatic Design has been implemented in industry, particularly in the U. S., is unknown. This study was conducted to identify the extent to which Axiomatic Design is known to the U. S. industries. Other purposes of this study included identifying the factors influencing the use of the methodology, learning users opinions on the effectiveness of Axiomatic Design, and determining the methods and strategies used in introducing Axiomatic Design.