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=Conceptual Model=

toc After a user interacts with an excellent design, a clear Conceptual Modeling is the developed form of the basis of the information architecture of a system and for any metaphor that is used in the design. A conceptual design is an abstract system which takes into account information about how the system would work. A mental model is executed onto paper about how the system will be communicated to people. This can be done via structure charts, flow charts, or a map-like design of the mean features and functions of the design. In this design, the main actors or stakeholders (customers, owners, etc) should be established. It should bring in issues and concerns that could crop up, giving possible solutions and resolutions based on the environment and the perspective from which it is being presented to. Assumptions should not be made without considering the 'what' instead of the 'how'. Icons of people and buildings and blurbs can be used. __Example of a Conceptual Model__



=The Use of Concepts in the Automotive Industry=

The conceptual model is greatly used in the automotive industry. Its primary purpose is to show off what an automaker can produce to the public and see what the reactions of the product are. Entire concept vehicles rarely make it to the prototype or production stage as seen from an auto show. Rather, the most widly accepted portions of the concept cars are user on future models from that manufacturer. For example, many styling cues are taken from concept cars and make it onto production cars such as the design of a headlight, grill or wheel. Here is an example of the Nissan 350Zs progress from concept to production.

1999 Nissan "Z" Concept Image Reference: http://www.carstyling.ru/car.asp?id=1115

2001 Nissan 350Z Concept/Prototype Image Reference: http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/nissan/zconcept_4.jpg

2003 Nissan 350Z Production Model Image Reference: http://www.cars.com/features/autoshow2002/production/nissan/images/03_nissan_z.jpg