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0 INTRODUCTION:
Engineering design is the method that engineers use to identify and solve
problems. It has been described and mapped out in many ways, but all
descriptions include some common attributes:

Engineering design is a process. This powerful approach to problem solving is

flexible enough to work in almost any situation. Engineers learn important
information about both the problem and possible so

Engineering design is purposeful. The process always begins with an explicit

goal. If it were a journey, it would be one with a specific destination – not a
random sightseeing trip.

Engineering design is “design under constraint.” Designers must choose

solutions that include the most desired features and fewest negative
characteristics. But they must stay the limitations of the given scenario, which
could include time, cost, and the physical limits of tools and materials.

Engineering design is systematic and iterative. It is a process that includes

steps that can be repeated, although not always in the same order. Steps
include things like planning, modeling, testing, and improving designs.
Engineering design is a social, collaborative enterprise. This process is often
done in small teams that include people with different kinds of knowledge and
experience. Designers are continuously communicating with clients, team
members, and others.