New Engineering Design Process Mr. AE’s class

Define the Problem A.) Questions to ask when defining the problem: What is the issue? Is it worthwhile issue to solve? Has it already been solved? What is it you want to improve? B.) Example Definition: Explaining the different aspects of the issues including constraints/criteria Constraints: requirements needed for the solution to be viable (must have) Criteria: Aspects of design that the engineer “wants” to be included (would like to have) C.) In GTT-this is done by filling out a “Design Brief”

Generating Concepts A.) what is it that needs to be changed/made? Including: Size(s) Material(s) Weight Etc. B.) Example Definition: Gathering information that starts to help form ideas on how to “Develop Solutions.”

Develop a Solution A.) Create multiple solutions (usually sketches) B.) Use a “Decision Matrix” to decide which sketch/idea meets the constraints/criteria (that the engineer/contactor defined as the Design Brief) C.) Example Definition: Narrowing down to one idea to move forward with that meets all/most constraints and criteria.

Construct/Test Prototype A.) Example Definition: Create a model (physical or electronic) of the solution to see if it actually work to solve the problem

Evaluate Solution A.) Does this model/prototype actually solve the program trying to be solved? Can the solution be improved upon? B.) Example Definition: Does (or how well does) the solution solve the problem?

Present Solution A.) Need to tell the client what the solution is and how it solves the problem. B.) Example Definition: Show the client how you solved the problem