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Design Process And Idea Generation

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 17 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Present ideas in group; generate and record ideas; seek quantity - not quality; keep the mind alert in rapidly paced sessions






2. Identify if the user is a client or not; Redefine the problem to the agreement of both client and engineer; identify what the solution must do; identify the limitations within which the engineer must perform; Compile the info into a design brief.






3. Develop detailed and annotated sketches; Determine the types of material; Make computer models; Create technical drawings






4. Determine Custom/Mass Production; Consider packaging






5. Test the prototype (controlled conditions); Test prototype (actual conditions); record results; evaluate results






6. A note or comment






7. Create a decision matrix to compare the attributes if various ideas; Verify alignment btw the idea selected and the criteria and constraints.






8. Having a three- dimensional form or appearance






9. A form of pictorial drawing in which all three drawing axes form equal angles of 120 degrees with the plane of projection.






10. Away of beginning to draw designs






11. Present oral presentations with viuals; Develop written reports; market the product; distribute






12. Initiate further development of brainstorming ideas; explore alternative ideas






13. Make study models; fabricate a functional prototype; to scale






14. Reassess the validity of the design criteria; work through the design process; update the documentation






15. 2 dimensions






16. Identify a problem that exists;determine the root cause; gather info






17. Analyze the reasons for the need - want - or problem; investigate who or what it is that is affected; research and existing solution; listen to clients to solve problem; perform market research.