Publication of 'Introduction to Design Engineering': Bridging Design and Engineering to Create New Value

Kindaikagaku Co., Ltd., which handles professional publishing in science and technology under the Impress Group, launched the book 'Introduction to Design Engineering' (Author: Shuichiro Yamamoto) from the Kindaikagaku Digital label on March 31, 2026. This book is based on lecture materials from the Nagoya Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College, and explains the fusion of design and engineering. While design thinking and system development have traditionally been treated as separate domains, their integration is essential for modern product and service delivery. The book redefines 'introduction' as an 'active act of asking questions and opening up uncharted territory,' expecting readers to formulate and verify new hypotheses. It covers a wide range of topics, including social systems, value creation, requirements engineering, and software architecture. Key features include the author's unique knowledge creation methods, generative AI utilization via 'Prompt templates,' and architecture design techniques. It serves as a guide for learning problem discovery and solution methods to tackle the design of evolving socio-technical systems.