Research on Product Design Process Driven by Customer Value Theory

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To build sustainable competitive advantage, being real customer-oriented, the integrated study of customer value guiding product design process research is proposed. By analyzing the connotation of customer value theory, the distinction between customer value-oriented product design and the traditional design is discussed. The basic principles of customer value-oriented product design are also put forward. Finally, the process model of customer value oriented product design, which consists of two parts, value design and concept design. According to this model, customer value space can be identified and path to creating and realizing customer value is given, enabling the practitioners to find new directions to create value for customers.

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