Introduction.

In very general terms, design is the realisation of a concept, idea or theory into a
drawing, plan, specification, model, and so on that ultimately allows a series
objectives to be achieved or resolved.

In terms of construction, design is the process of creating a solution to a project brief

and then preparing instructions allowing that solution to be constructed.
 Science, Engineering or Technology

Which came first? Science, Engineering or Technology?

Technology 1st - doing things
Science 2nd - why like this?
Engineering 3rd - planning and designing
Today most of the advances in E &T come from advances in science.
This evolution happens often in parallel.
Technology at times prompts engineering and in turn prompts science to give the clue
 Science, Engineering or Technology

Science gives the clue, Engineering Plans(designs) and Technology delivers.

Technology transforms these solutions into realities like products, processes, systems that can be
implemented.
While science is basically a knowledge driven entity, engineering and technology are often seen as
business entities.
Reason? - E&T cannot drive without input from society and money
As E&T encompasses many areas, it was natural to have different thrust areas in the field.
 Design and its Objectives
In engineering everything is about design, but design is not everything about
engineering
Design have engineering, colour, aesthetic need etc..
While purchasing a product we are looking for a wide angle. Eg: look, colour
etc..
Design is a common terminology used in all branches of engineering as well
as in some specific areas of science
Primary aim of engineering is to design and realize a product
 Design Objectives

This is the most important aspect to be understood before initiating design.

Objectives are often not what the design should do, but what the design
should be. Eg: water bottle
Objectives are normally expressed verbally.

Example: Portable drilling machine

: want a cell phone with some features