1. GET FLY! IED: Pre-Project Design Brief
Intro to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Mr. Burton – Maury High School

2. Objectives You will be learning these competencies:
37; Research aspects of a design problem
88; Brainstorm and sketch possible solutions to an existing design problem
89; Select an approach that satisfies constraints in a given design brief
94; Design constraints
97; Define aesthetic

3. Engineering Design Process

4. We’re focusing on the first three today.

5. #1) Identify the problem
What are we doing? Why are we doing it?

6. #1) Identify the problem
Mr. Burton wants you guys to design an awesome functioning paper airplane that can fly farther than anybody else. And looks aesthetically pleasing.
Aesthetic = Looks Good
We’re going to put all that disruptive energy to a constructive use.

7. #2) Identify Criteria / Identify Constraints
Criteria = What solving the problem entails.
What does functioning airplane entail?
-Fly
-Fly for a period of time, (not just take off then plop on the ground)
-Fly controlled (aerobatics)
-Look Good (Not garbage)
Who’s airplane can fly the furthest?

8. #2) Identify Criteria / Identify Constraints
Our only constraint for this project is that we have limited materials.

9. 2) Identify Criteria and Constraints
Why might it be important to identify constraints/criteria?
Gives us specific goals to reach
Gives us a framework we must work around
Makes sure our solution will meet the needs of our customers

10. 3) Brainstorm Possible Solutions
Research is an important part of the engineering process because it:
Tells us about previous solutions (if available)
Gives deeper insight into our constraints/criteria
Prepares us for analysis of our ideas

11. 3) Brainstorm Possible Solutions
Brainstorming is thinking and research! In brainstorming, anything is permitted. The more ideas brought up allow for more creativity! Brainstorming should provide a list of the BIG PICTURE solutions which can be analyzed more thoroughly (Step 4-5)

12. You already have your problem and your criteria and constraints … now you guys will be brainstorming.
Work together in groups to research and come up with what makes a good paper airplane.
Give me 10 sketches on paper, narrow it down to three.
Follow the worksheet I give you. Turn it in for a grade.
You’re free to build prototypes after completing your worksheet, but please clean up after yourselves.

13. Get into groups of 3!