Design steps

Engineers must first define the problem they are trying to solve.

• True
• False

After you build a model or prototype you must now choose a design.

• True
• False

Often, it may be necessary to rebuild our model or prototype.

• True
• False

All ideas should be written down.

• brainstorm

• communicate results

• plan/create

• evaluate

• state the problem/challenge

Communicating the thing you want to work on.

• brainstorm

• communicate results

• plan/create

• evaluate

• state the problem/challenge

Checking to see if the prototype meets your expectations.

• brainstorm

• communicate results

• plan/create

• evaluate

• state the problem/challenge

Provide the basis for what the design should be and what its limits are.

• Criteria

• Constraints

• Alternative Solutions

• Research Ideas and Explore Possibilities

Designers can make a smaller version without having to invest time and money into making the larger item.

• Written Design Proposal

• Model

• Manila Folder Cubes

• Prototype

A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.

• iteration

• Design statement

• Problem statement

• feedback

Testing and Evaluating- How well does the design meet the established criteria and where do refinements need to be made?

• True

• False