1. Describe how the design process relates to technology and other disciplines
Objective 5.02

2. Design Factors Safety Reliability Economic Consideration
Quality Control
Environmental Concerns
Manufacturability
Maintenance / Repair
Ergonomics

3. Safety
To comply with codes and regulations so as to provide safe operations of products by the developer and the consumer.

4. Reliability/Functionality
The process of a product working properly utilizing proper materials within the development constraints

5. Economic Considerations
Development of jobs and products for the marketplace for individuals to purchase and pay tax on.

6. Quality Control
Requires information feedback related to measurement tolerances and specifications to assure proper production of products.

7. Environmental Concerns
Developing products that are produced in harmony with our environment and recyclable.

8. Manufacturability
The ability of a product to be produced through feasible means and meet a need using available materials and resources

9. Maintenance/Repair
Products produced with the intention of long life and low maintenance along with simple field replacement units.

10. Ergonomics
The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.

11. Prototype
A full scale working model

12. Communication Systems
Design Example
Wireless systems utilizing the Internet and advances in satellites present and future not yet imagined.

13. Manufacturing Systems
Design Example
CAD/CAM control technology and the use of Robotics offer advances everyday.

14. Transportation Systems
Design Example
Magnetic levitation systems and Automatic Guided Vehicles move products and people daily

15. Structural Systems Design Example
Cities, and communities on earth along with the new development of the International Space Station

16. Energy and Power Design Example
Solar, wind, hydroelectric energies are present example of only a few sources that are environmentally conscious.

17. Biotechnology Design Example
Genetic Engineering related to agriculture, environmental concerns, and medical advances.