VDI 2221 Blatt-2 2019-11 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDI 2221 Blatt-2 2019-11 — Design of technical products and systems: Configuration of individual product design processes (German: Entwicklung technischer Produkte und Systeme – Gestaltung individueller Produktentwicklungsprozesse). This technical standard provides guidance for adapting the general VDI 2221 product‑development model to company‑specific and project‑specific contexts, with practical examples and configuration recommendations.

Abstract

VDI 2221 Blatt 2 explains how to configure and tailor the generic product‑development model to the needs of different organisations, product types and project contexts. It supplies systematic instructions for action, proposed mappings of activities to process phases and five representative case examples that illustrate typical process configurations and trade‑offs. Target groups include process owners, project leaders, product designers, product managers and educators.

General information

• Status: Current / Active.
• Publication date: 2019-11 (published 01 November 2019).
• Publisher: Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.40 (Research and development / Product and process development).
• Edition / version: 2019‑11 (Blatt 2).
• Number of pages: 42 pages.

Scope

This standard specifies recommendations and a structured approach for configuring individual product development processes based on the generic VDI 2221 model. It covers selection and sequencing of core design activities, variations for different product classes and production volumes, roles and responsibilities, and examples of process configurations for typical industrial contexts. The guidance is applicable across industries and for both one‑off and series production contexts.

Key topics and requirements

• Methods for tailoring the generic VDI 2221 product‑development model to company‑specific processes.
• Mapping of activities and deliverables to process phases and project milestones.
• Five representative case examples illustrating different configuration choices and application contexts.
• Guidance on responsibilities, documentation and iteration within configured processes.
• Interfaces and complementarities with other VDI standards (e.g., Blatt 1 model, VDI/VDE guidance for mechatronic systems).

Typical use and users

Primary users are process owners, heads of product development, project managers, product designers and product managers who need to define or optimise company‑specific development processes. The standard is also used in academic teaching and by consultants for process audits, process design, and training on systematic design methodology. It’s commonly applied when rolling out or updating development procedures, integrating cross‑disciplinary teams, or aligning development workflow with business strategy.

Related standards

VDI 2221 Blatt 2 is part of the VDI 2221 series and complements VDI 2221 Blatt 1 (Model of product development). It is also commonly used together with VDI/VDE 2206 (V‑model for mechatronic systems) and other VDI guidance on product and process engineering. Earlier editions of VDI 2221 (including the 1993 version) were superseded by the 2019 updates to the series.

Keywords

product development, product design process, process configuration, VDI 2221, process tailoring, development model, engineering design methodology, case examples, process mapping, product lifecycle

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: VDI 2221 Blatt 2 (2019‑11) is a VDI technical standard that provides guidance on configuring company‑specific product development processes based on the generic VDI 2221 model.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers methods and recommendations for tailoring development activities and workflows to different organisational and product contexts, including example process configurations, mappings of activities to phases, and advice on responsibilities and documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Process owners, development managers, project leaders, product designers, product managers, consultants and educators use this standard to design, adapt or teach systematic product development processes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2019‑11 edition (published 01 November 2019) is listed as current/active; listings and document distributors show it confirmed and in active use. Users should verify the current status with the publisher for the absolute latest confirmation before formal adoption.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the VDI 2221 suite on the methodical development of technical products and systems (Blatt 1 is the model; Blatt 2 covers configuration of individual processes). The series provides complementary guidance for systematic design.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Product development, product design process, process configuration, VDI 2221, process tailoring, development methodology, case studies.