Integrating Requirements Engineering into CADdrive: A Systematic Approach to Design and Innovation

Abstract

This thesis targets the gap between requirements engineering and Computer-Aided Design platforms by creating a requirements engineering (RE) framework for CADdrive which is a collaborative platform for managing product development processes. Even though requirements engineering is very important in product lifecycle management, many Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems do not have structured requirement capture and validation, forcing engineers to use external methods creating disrupted workflows. With literature review, dual case study methodology, and mock-up UI development, this research investigates difficulties that exist of integrating requirements engineering into CAD systems and proposes a framework to enhance and improve usability while also supporting agile workflows. The case studies examine both a real-world prototype of Rotating Green Glasshouse (The Golazo) and a LEGO-based adaptation, demonstrating how versatile and flexible the framework is and how it can be implemented through different projects. The research identifies the Scenario, Rule then Kano sequence as the best for the sprintbased environment of CADdrive which results in an architecture that supports domainspecific requirements engineering, real-time validation, and traceability. This framework connects design and engineering, being of benefit for educators, students, and engineers.

Date of Award	2025
Original language	English
Supervisor	Georg Hermann Richard Hackenberg (Supervisor)