The Integrated Design Innovation Group at Carnegie Mellon University, led by Jonathan Cagan, focuses on the early design process. Our research on computational tools, cognitive methods, and product development practice merges design theory and computational modeling. This work spans:

• Computational representation and smart generative search
• Cognitive and neural psychology of individuals and teams during creative design and problem solving
• Emerging technologies to result in new approaches to solving hard engineering problems

We actively collaborate with psychologists, biomechanists, and technologists. We span theory and practice, with applications and insights in the areas of synthetic biomechanical design, renewable energy, additive manufacturing, fMRI mappings, human creativity, and marketing of consumer products.