Flow-driven graphical user interface for parametric and statistical design optimization

A graphical user interface concept for a parametric and statistical design optimization system based on the response surface modeling (RSM) methodology is presented. The interface implements a new approach based on the interaction of the user with a graphical representation of the RSM flow which makes the algorithm easy and transparent to inexperienced users while also enforcing the correct sequence of operations in a very natural way. The learning time associated with the RSM methodology, which is now the main stumbling block for the widespread use of statistical design, can be considerably reduced. The application of this approach to parametric optimization has been implemented and verified with a practical example, giving excellent results