Diamond of Thought: A Design Thinking-Based Framework for LLMs in Wearable Design

TL;DR

This paper introduces the 'Diamond of Thought' framework, integrating design thinking with large language models to improve wearable design processes through a comprehensive database and retrieval-augmented generation.

Contribution

It presents a novel framework combining LLMs and design thinking for wearable design, supported by extensive data analysis and validation.

Findings

LLMs can enhance wearable design processes.

The framework improves interdisciplinary collaboration.

Validated methodology shows promising results.

Abstract

Wearable design is an interdisciplinary field that balances technological innovation, human factors, and human-computer interactions. Despite contributions from various disciplines, many projects lack stable interdisciplinary teams, which often leads to design failures. Large language models (LLMs) integrate diverse information and generate innovative solutions, making them a valuable tool for enhancing design processes. Thus, we have explored the use of LLMs in wearable design by combining design-thinking principles with LLM capabilities. We have developed the "Diamond of Thought" framework and analysed 1,603 prototypes and 1,129 products from a body-centric perspective to create a comprehensive database. We employed retrieval-augmented generation to input database details into the LLMs, ensuring applicability to wearable design challenges and integration of embodied cognition into the process. Our LLM-based methodology for wearables has been experimentally validated, demonstrating the potential of LLMs for the advancement of design practices. This study offers new tools and methods for future wearable designs.