1. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Forging new generations of engineers
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2. Design Process for Engineering

3. Design Process Immersion Identify the Problem Develop Specifications
Conceptualize
Plan and Select Materials
Produce
Evaluate and Test
Modify
Reflect

4. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Immersion
The preparation to plunge into the problem with every ounce of effort until the objective is completed.
Design and Innovation!!
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5. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Identify the Problem
Clarify Task
Develop a Description in Great Detail
Research for Current Solutions
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6. Develop Specifications
Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Develop Specifications
Identify Functional Requirements
Identify Constraints
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7. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Conceptualize
Analyze and Develop Sub-systems
Evaluate Ideas Against Specifications
Make Preliminary Sketches
Evaluate and Refine
Select Best Idea
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8. Plan and Select Materials
Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Plan and Select Materials
Identify Materials and the properties which are required
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9. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Produce
Devise a system, process or component to meet the desired need
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10. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Evaluate and Test
Objectively evaluate and test the prototype against the specifications in the design brief.
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11. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Modify
Alter the system, process, or component to ensure it is as simple as possible and completely satisfies the design brief.
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12. Design Process for Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 3 – Lesson 3.1 – Design Process
Reflect
Seriously think about the results of the design brief and their present and future implications.
Contemplate the results obtained; is it as good as it can be?
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