1. Scientific Method Existing Knowledge Scientific Curiosity Hypothesis Logical Analysis “Proof” from Deiter: Engineering Design; A Materials and Processing Approach communication

3. Design Method State of the Art Identification of Need Conceptualization Feasibility Analysis Production from Deiter: Engineering Design; A Materials and Processing Approach Acceptance

4. Communicate and/or produce Very Traditional Design Method Identify need Define problem Identify many possible solutions Analyze for feasibility Select one or few