Engineering Design

Improve

Ask

Create

Imagine

Plan

Process
*Identify the Problem
*Research
*Develop a Solution
*Select the best solution
*Create a prototype
*Test & Evaluate

The need / problem

* What problem are you trying to solve?
* Ensure you identified needs are the same as
the customers?
* What are your realistic goals?
Knowledge
Skill level
Tools & Equipment
Time
* Develop a Schedule!
* Incorporate enough time for redo's!
* Schedule end = mall da

Research
* Dont try to reinvent the wheel
* Resources;
Interact
Library
Your advisor/mentor
Experts
Other teams
* Develop a system to organize research

Develop Possible Solutions

* Brainstorm
* Think outside the box
* Use your math science skills

Select the BEST possible Solution

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Evaluation Process
Best Strategy?
Stick with proven practices/methods
Dont try to design it perfectly
Simulation & analysis

Create a Prototype
* Low Resolution prototype ~
(YouTube Logna McMamara Genius Haur Project)
* Stick with proven practices/methods
* Fail quickly & cheaply
* Two & three dimensions

Test & Evaluate

* Does it work?

Improve & Redesign

* Come up with new ways