Engineering Design Process

Engineering Design Process

1. 1. Identify the Problem

2. 2. identify Criteria and Constraints

3. 3. Brainstorm Possible Solutions

4. 4. Generate Ideas

5. 5. Explore Possibilities

6. 6. Select and Approach

7. 7. Build a Model or Prototype

8. 8. Refine the Design

9. Definitions

   • Criteria: a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
     • Constraint: a limitation or restriction on a design or product.
       • Trade-off: Requirements of a design such as criteria, constraints, and efficiency, sometimes compete with each other.
         • Algorithm: a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.