As markets evolve with time, it is important not only to design and fabricate products that address current customer requirements, but also to forecast and accommodate the changing demands of future markets. Strategic design is a comprehensive approach for forecasting shifts or changes in markets, associated customer requirements, and technological capabilities, and for devising artifacts that accommodate these shifts. A preliminary outline of such a strategic design approach is provided in this paper along with a brief overview of relevant, available research assets. A simple example is included for illustration, and questions are identified for future research.
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