Figure 4From: Systems thinking in designing automotive textiles Stages A1 to A25. (A) Client based brief route for stage A1: plan and conduct research and development. (B) Open-line brief route for stage A1: plan and conduct research and development. (C) Stage A2: synthesis and development of concept. (D) Stage A24: developing the design idea. (E) Stage A25: select design concept (trial planning).Back to article page