The report provides an overview of the basic concepts of internationalisms in international information managements. Systematization of the conceptual and categorical apparatus that is disclosed on the example of the use of information systems in management according to their hierarchy is proposed. There is justified the creation of a unified conceptual and categorical apparatus of information management, summarized in a logically connected international system, which will enable the manager to navigate the numerous international abbreviations.

Computer Aided Engineering Design (CAED) supports the engineering design process during the detail design, but it is not commonly used in the conceptual design stage. This article explores through literature why this is and how the engineering design research community is responding through the development of new conceptual CAED systems and HCI (Human Computer Interface) prototypes. First the requirements and challenges for future conceptual CAED and HCI solutions to better support conceptual design are explored and categorised. Then the prototypes developed in both areas, since 2000, are discussed. Characteristics already considered and those required for future development of CAED systems and HCIs are proposed and discussed, one of the key ones being experience. The prototypes reviewed offer innovative solutions, but only address selected requirements of conceptual design, and are thus unlikely to not provide a solution which would fit the wider needs of the engineering design industry. More importantly, while the majority of prototypes show promising results they are of low maturity and require further development.