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Design Process And Idea Generation

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 17 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Identify a problem that exists;determine the root cause; gather info






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






4. Determine Custom/Mass Production; Consider packaging






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Away of beginning to draw designs






12. A note or comment






13. Having a three- dimensional form or appearance






14. Present ideas in group; generate and record ideas; seek quantity - not quality; keep the mind alert in rapidly paced sessions






15. 2 dimensions






16. 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.






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