Authors:
David Kuhlen
1
and
Andreas Speck
2
Affiliations:
1
IU International University of Applied Sciences, Waterloohain 9, 22769 Hamburg, Germany
;
2
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 3, 24118 Kiel, Germany
Keyword(s):
Requirements Engineering, 3D Modelling, Software Development.
Abstract:
The use of 3D objects may enhance the requirements engineering procedures. Different approaches using 3D modelling in requirements engineering, are described in the academic literature. Furthermore, the state of research shows objectives which can be obtained by using 3D modelling. This provides a good basis to formulate a reference model which helps project managers to plan the use of 3D modelling in requirements engineering. In order to support the usage of 3D modelling in requirements engineering, a reference model is designed. This model should help project managers, to plan the usage of 3D modelling. For doing so, project managers need to know why, how and when to use 3D modelling. The findings from literature were used in combination with an experiment, to elaborate a recommendation for using 3D models in requirements engineering. The experiment was combined with a survey in a requirements engineering lecture at IU International University of Applied Sciences. The experiment sh
ows 3D modelling by using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to be a liked method. The method seems to facilitate the motivation and collaboration. However, a further pre-analysis, before using the regular LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method shows no significant effect, to improve the analysis. A reference model was proposed to guide the usage of 3D modelling in requirements engineering. Especially the phases of requirements elicitation and the solution design benefit from using 3D modelling techniques in this proposal.
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