1998 volume 25(2) pages 205 – 226
doi:10.1068/b250205

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Agarwal M, Cagan J, 1998, "A blend of different tastes: the language of coffeemakers" Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 25(2) 205 – 226
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A blend of different tastes: the language of coffeemakers

M Agarwal, J Cagan

Received 21 October 1996; in revised form 18 March 1997

Abstract. Shape grammars, utilizing function labels, are shown to be applicable to product design. A grammar that describes a language of coffeemakers is presented and shown to generate a large class of coffeemakers currently on the market, as well as new designs that could be introduced to consumers.

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