engineering design process presentation 4.2.2 explanation © 2011 international technology and...

Engineering Design Process

Presentation 4.2.2Explanation

© 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology

The Unit Big Idea

The Engineering Design Process is a systematic, iterative problem solving method which produces solutions to meet human wants

and desires.


The Lesson Big Idea

The Engineering Design Process is a systematic, iterative problem solving method which produces solutions to meet human wants

and desires.


Scientific Method vs.Engineering Design Process

Place the descriptors in the appropriate box to define the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process

Human needs and wants HypothesisExact starting point Closed endedContinuous improvement Identify constraintsDesign Defined linear procedure

Scientific Method Engineering Design Process



Answers to the previous task. How did you do?

Scientific Method


•Human needs and wants•Continuous improvement•Design•Identify Constraints

•Exact starting point•Hypothesis•Closed ended•Defined Linear Procedure



There are a variety of formal and informal problem-solving strategies and models beyond the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process

The process of engineering design takes into account a number of factors.


What is Science?

Science is the study of the history of the natural world and how the natural world works, based on observable physical evidence.


Scientific Method

Processes of discovery and demonstration Observation of phenomena Formulation of a hypothesis Experimentation Conclusion

Steps of the scientific method Name the problem or question Form a hypothesis and make a prediction Test hypothesis Interpret your results/hypothesis Report your results


What is Engineering Design?

Systematic application of mathematical, scientific and technical principles Tangible end products that meet our needs

and desires. The process of engineering

design takes into account a number of factors.



Is a systematic, iterative, problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem to satisfy human needs and wants.


Engineering DesignProcess Steps

1. Define a Problem

2. Brainstorm Possible Solutions

3. Generate ideas

4. Research Ideas & Explore Possibilities

5. Specify Criteria & Identify Constraints

6. Consider Alternative Solutions7. Select an Approach

8. Develop Written Design Proposal

9. Make Model/Prototype

12. Communicate Results

10. Test & Evaluate

11. Refine/Create


Define the Problem

Designer clearly outlines what human need or want exists to solve the problem.

Often design problems are not clearly defined. Designers may have to investigate to define the problem.

For example, a company might call you in and ask you to solve the problem of the company losing money Determine why the company is losing

money What problem needs fixing


Brainstorm

Designers generate ideas without consideration of limitations to the design.

Brainstorming is a group or individual problem-solving design process in which each person in the group presents his or her ideas in an open forum.


Generate Ideas

This is a step where designers can let their imaginations run free with suggestions from the brainstorming session.


Research Ideas &Explore Possibilities

Research to determine if a solution to the problem already exists Can another solution/product be adapted to

solve the problem Is there mathematical or scientific

information related to the problem that needs to be collected through research?

Designers begin to explore the possibilities generated during the brainstorming session and the research gathered.


Identify Criteria &Specify Constraints

Identifying criteria and specifying constraints will provide the basis for what the design should be and what its limits are. Criteria identify the desired elements and

features Constraints involve the limitations The possibilities are measured

up against the defined criteria and constraints.


Consider Alternative Solutions

Other solutions could work just as well as the one selected by the designer.

Other solutions might be simpler or less expensive and therefore more desirable.


Select an Approach

Based on the analysis, the designer chooses the solution that best meets the criteria and constraints.

The selection of an approach is closely documented.

In the event that the solution does not work, the designer may need to repeat steps


Develop a Written Design Proposal

A design proposal is a written plan that specifies what the design will look like and what resources are needed to develop it.

It can be communicated through sketches, drawings, models and written instructions.


Make a ModelOr Prototype

Models allow designers to make a smaller version to save time and money

Physical, mathematical, graphic models are used A prototype performs exactly as the final

solution and is used for testing. A mock up physically looks like the

final solution, but does not perform as the final solution.


Test & Evaluate the DesignUsing Specifications

Models and/or prototypes are tested Does design meets established criteria What areas need refinement

Data is collected from testing to assist in the next step.


Refine/Create theDesign

Based on the evaluation and testing results, designers refine the design of the product.

Refinement and optimization include Function (making it work better) Economic (giving it market appeal) Ethical (making it safer)


Refine/Create theDesign

The product is then mass produced to be sold to the target market.

Designers and Engineers work together to design a cost effective and time efficient process for producing the product.


Communicate theResults

Designers need to communicate their results to perpetuate innovation and so others with similar problems can learn from their design process.

Communication of the design process can include design portfolios, journals, drawings, sketches or schematics.


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