The cognition in the design process

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to present an approach of understanding of the design process from the framework of cognitive psychology. It is anchored in models of cognitive architecture and problem-solving approaches in order to suggest a metacognition practice for the designers. Is presented an approach of design as a process of problem solving, including common heuristics, their analysis and synthesis nature and contributions from Cognitive Psychology in metacognition processes, creativity and evaluation.

Keywords

• design
• cognition
• heuristics
• method