Publications
Journal articles
Cramer-Petersen CL, Christensen BT, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2019). Empirically analysing design reasoning patterns: Abductive-deductive reasoning patterns dominate design idea generation. Design Studies, 60, 39-70. Full text. DOI.
Taylor TP, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2019). Global product development projects: measuring performance and monitoring the risks. Production Planning & Control, 29(15), 1290-1302. DOI.
Mata MP, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Shea K (2018). Implementation of Design Rules for Perception into a Tool for Three-Dimensional Shape Generation Using a Shape Grammar and a Parametric Model. Journal of Mechanical Design, 141(1)
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Keshwani S, Lenau TA, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Chakrabarti A (2017). Comparing novelty of designs from biological-inspiration with those from brainstorming. Journal of Engineering Design, 28(10-12), 654-680. DOI.
Cash P, Dekoninck EA, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2017). Supporting the development of shared understanding in distributed design teams. Journal of Engineering Design, 28(3), 147-170. DOI.
Søndergaard E, Oehmen J, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2016). Extension of internationalisation models: drivers and processes for the globalisation of product development – a comparison of Danish and Chinese engineering firms. Production Planning & Control, 27(13), 1112-1123. DOI.
Perez Mata M, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Brockhoff PB, Yanagisawa H (2016). Investigating the influence of product perception and geometric features. Research in Engineering Design, 28(3), 357-379. DOI.
Stavrakos S-K, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2016). Methods of 3D data applications to inform design decisions for physical comfort. Work, 55(2), 321-334. Full text. DOI.
Stavrakos S-K, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Goldman T (2016). Using archetypes to create user panels for usability studies: Streamlining focus groups and user studies. Applied Ergonomics, 56, 108-116. Full text. DOI.
Ahmed-Kristensen S, Vianello G (2014). A model for reusing service knowledge based on an empirical case. Research in Engineering Design, 26(1), 57-76. DOI.
Nadja Lee Hansen Z, Zhang Y, Ahmed‐Kristensen S (2013). Viewing engineering offshoring in a network perspective: addressing and managing risks. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 24(2), 154-173. DOI.
Vianello G, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2012). A comparative study of changes across the lifecycle of complex products in a variant and a customised industry. Journal of Engineering Design, 23(2), 99-117. DOI.
Hansen ZNL, Kristensen SA (2012). Connecting engineering operations to strategic management: a framework for decision making in engineering offshoring. International Journal of Product Development, 17(3/4), 204-204. DOI.
Zhang Y, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Gregory M (2012). Editorial. International Journal of Product Development, 17(3-4), 171-173.
Achiche S, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2011). Genetic fuzzy modeling of user perception of three-dimensional shapes. Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, 25(1), 93-107.
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Hansen ZNL, Kristensen SA (2011). Global product development: the impact on the product development process and how companies deal with it. International Journal of Product Development, 15(4), 205-205. DOI.
Vianello G, Ahmed S (2011). Transfer of knowledge from the service phase: a case study from the oil industry. Research in Engineering Design, 23(2), 125-139. DOI.
Chapters
Taylor TP, Minshall T, Mortara L, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2017). Engineering Design and Innovation in a Global Context. In Zhang Y, Greogory M (Eds.) Value Creation through Engineering Excellence Building Global Network Capabilities, Springer, 99-127.
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Taylor TP, Søndergaard E, Minshall T, Mortara L, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2017). Engineering design and innovation in a global context. In (Ed) Value Creation through Engineering Excellence: Building Global Network Capabilities, 99-127. DOI.
Conferences
Ahmed-Kristensen S, Stavrakos SK (2020). Definition of comfort in design and key aspects - a literature review.
Blösch-Paidosh A, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Shea K (2019). Evaluating the Potential of Design for Additive Manufacturing Heuristic Cards to Stimulate Novel Product Redesigns. ASME 2019 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 18th - 21st Aug 2019
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Esat R, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2018). CLASSIFICATION OF BIO-DESIGN APPLICATIONS: TOWARDS a DESIGN METHODOLOGY. 15th International Design Conference. DOI.
McKay A, Sammonds G, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Irnazarow A, Robinson M (2017). Using embedded design structures to unravel a complex decision in a product development system.
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Cramer-Petersen CL, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2016). Argumentation and reasoning in design: an empirical analysis of the effects of verbal reasoning on idea value in group idea generation.
Soendergaard E, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2016). Developing a support tool for global product development decisions.
Taylor T, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2016). Global product development: KPI selection support.
Perez Mata M, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Shea K (2016). Spatial Grammar for Design Synthesis Targeting Perceptions: Case Study on Beauty. ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 2nd - 5th Aug 2015
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Taylor TP, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2015). A longitudinal study of globally distributed design teams: the impacts on product development.
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Lenau TA, Keshwani S, Chakrabarti A, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2015). Biocards and level of abstraction.
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Perez Mata M, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2015). Principles for designing for perception.
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Li X, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2015). Understand the design requirement in companies.
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Søndergaard E, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2014). Decision making in global product development.
Perez Mata M, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Brockhoff PB (2014). Influence of consumer's background on product perception.
Ahmed-Kristensen S, Christensen BT, Lenau T (2014). Naturally original: Stimulating creative design through biological analogies and Random images.
Li X, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2014). Product development in China: Comparison between Danish and Chinese companies.
Taylor TP, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2014). The applicability and coherence of key performance indicators in global product development.
Li X, Zhang Z, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2014). The sources and methods of engineering design requirement.
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Stavrakos K, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Goldman T (2014). Using archetypes to create user panels for usability studies.
Ahmed-Kristensen S, Babar MA (2013). Comparison of Problem Solving from Engineering Design to Software Design. ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 12th - 15th Aug 2012
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Stavrakos KS, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2013). Investigating the role of aesthetics for interaction design.
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Pérez Mata M, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Yanagisawa H (2013). Perception of aesthetics in consumer products.
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Stavrakos SK, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2012). Assessment of anthropometric methods in headset design.
Hansen ZNL, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2012). Connecting global product development with corporate strategy.
Marini VK, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2012). Decision-making and feedback as FOCI for knowledge-based strategies supporting concept development.
Hansen ZNL, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2011). Addressing the risks of global product development.
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Sudin MN, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2011). Change in requirements during the design process.
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Marini VK, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Restrepo J (2011). Influence of design evaluations on decision-making and feedback during concept development.
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Jensen OK, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Jensen N (2011). Knowledge management challenges in new business development-Transition of the energy system.
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Jensen OK, Ahmed S (2010). Acceptance and Divergence from Engineering Design Procedures Implicating Knowledge Flow. ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 30th Aug - 2nd Sep 2009
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Marini VK, Restrepo J, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2010). Evaluation of information requirements or reliability methods in engineering design.
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Jensen ARV, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2010). Identifying knowledge in decision-making processes: a case study.
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Kjeldal-Jensen O, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2010). Informing early-phase technology decisions in paradigmatic innovation.
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Vianello G, Ahmed S (2010). Investigating Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms for Oil Rigs. ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 30th Aug - 2nd Sep 2009
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Achiche S, Ahmed S (2010). Modeling Perception of 3D Forms Using Fuzzy Knowledge Bases. ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. 30th Aug - 2nd Sep 2009
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Hansen ZNL, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2010). The impact on the product development process when offshoring or outsourcing.
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Sudin MN, Ahmed-Kristensen S, Andreasen MM (2010). The role of a specification in the design process: a case study.
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Hansen ZNL, Hansen MS, Rasmussen LB, Jacobsen P, Ahmed-Kristensen S (2010). The sustainable utilization of human resources in global product development.
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Blog articles
Patterns and insights for distributed design teams
Paper by Philip Cash, Elies Dekoninck, and Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen Distributed design teams are commonplace, with globalisation, where parts of the value chain are offshored or outsourced. Today, as…