The Engineering Design Process
Identify the Problem Example: A device is needed that would allow a you with rheumatoid arthritis to open jars with different size lids
research Identify what you need to solve the problem and constraints What information do we need to solve the problem? Identify what you need to solve the problem and constraints ( what limitations you might have) What exactly should the device do? What should it not do?
Brainstorm Ideas Draw three different possible solutions that will help you solve the problem. Think OUTSIDE the box! This begins the creative part Any format is ok. (words, sketches)
Decide on the Initial Design Narrow down the possibilities from ALL group members! Decide on the best idea Justify the idea
Time to build your prototype ! Create the Design Time to build your prototype !
Test and Evaluate Does it work as anticipated? Does it meet all criteria and constraints?
Redesign or Refine If it works, improve it. If it doesn’t work, redesign it. What went wrong? How can we fix the problem?
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