1. Decision Matrix

2. Develop Decision Matrix

3. Identify the criteria Identify additional types of criteria Create a grading scale

4. Cost Reusability Geometry Connections Cleanliness Resilience Testability Identifying Criteria

5. Function Product life span Development time Size Material costs Development costs Manufacturing costs Company standards Manufacturing capabilities Safety Additional Types of Criteria

6. Grading Scale

7. Ranking the Solutions

8. Design decisions should be based on analysis and logic, not personal opinion. A decision matrix is a design tool that may be used multiple times throughout a design process. The Right Decision