Comparison between the methodology of scientific research versus the project method of industrial design.

The difference between science and industrial design lies in the ultimate objectives of the type of knowledge expected. The fundamental difference lies in the fact that science seeks to explain and generalize, while industrial design seeks to apply that knowledge to materially transform reality. Scientific knowledge is validated through replicability and theory, while design knowledge is validated through functionality, user acceptance, and its impact on real-life contexts. The two are complementary but respond to different objectives and methodologies. The text establishes a clear distinction between scientific methodology (oriented toward generating verifiable knowledge + Mermaid + Flowchart + Claude 3.7 Sonnet) and industrial design methodology (focused on solving problems through innovative solutions + Mermaid + Flowchart + Claude 3.7 Sonnet). Furthermore, it presents an integrative proposal such as the MUDI, which synthesizes the best of multiple approaches to industrial design to facilitate efficient, user-centered, and sustainable processes.