PLTW Design Process

Is the first step in the design process. Includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design brief is created.

• research solutions

• generate concepts

• define the problem

• present solution

• construct/test prototype

This step in Design process includes researching past solutions and brainstorming possible new solutions. You come up with lots of ideas and then pick one.

• generate concepts

• develop solution

• define the problem

• present solution

• evaluate solution

This step in Design process includes creating a detailed design solution and detailed technical drawings.

• present solution

• define the problem

• construct and test a prototype

• evaluate solutions

• develop solution

This step in Design process includes building the a testable prototype. Then testing it for performance/ usability/ durability, collecting the data, analyzing the date and creating a test report of the findings.

• construct and test a prototype

• generate concepts

• present solution

• define the problem

• iterate the solution

This step in Design process includes evaluating the solution's effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of the design, and revising design documents.

• develop solution

• evaluate solution

• define the problem

• present the solution

• generate concepts

This is the last step in the Design process and is when the project portfolio is shared usually during a formal presentation.

• present solution

• construct/test prototype

• generate concepts

• Justifiable

• Brainstorm

After building a paper airplane, you throw it and it immediately crashes. You realize that there is a major flaw in your design. What should be the next step?

• destroy the old airplane and start from scratch

• change the design and test it again

• use a different color paper

Which step of the design process would you brainstorm ideas on possible solutions or products?

• Evaluate Solutions

• Generate Concepts

• Present Solution

• Define the Problem

Which step of the design process would you build the prototype?

• Construct and Test the Solution

• Present Solution

• Define the Problem

• Generate Concepts

Which step of the design process would you determine if the product solved the problem?

• Define the Problem

• Design Solution

• Present Solution

• Evaluate the Solution