The
Engineering
Design
Loop
THE ENGINEERING DESIGN LOOP
The series of steps engineers use to produce a solution to a
problem and develop functional products and processes
What TECHNOLOGY do you
use to solve daily
problems?
How has that technology improved over time?
What is Technology?
What is Technology?
• Technology • Applied Technology
• The practical application of • The tools created by technology
knowledge especially in a
particular area (Meriam
Webster)
• A System of practical
knowledge and problem
solving to create tools
• The ideas or concepts
behind the tools we
associate with technology
THE ENGINEERING DESIGN LOOP
The series of steps engineers use to produce a solution to a
problem and develop functional products and processes
Step 1: State the Problem
WHAT IS THE WHO IS YOUR DEFINE ANY ENVIRONMENTAL OTHER
PROBLEM YOU ARE TARGET AUDIENCE? CONSTRAINTS FACTORS CONSIDERATIONS
TRYING TO SOLVE?
Step 2: Conduct Research
VISIT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW AN EXPERT READ ABOUT THE
SITES TOPIC
Step 3: Brainstorm
Generate multiple
Drawing
solutions
Combining multiple
Looking at examples
design ideas
Step 4: Select
a Solution
Ask yourself:
• Does it solve the
full problem?
• Does it meet all
constraint
limitations?
• Is it practical?
Step 5: Build a Prototype
COMPUTER RENDERING FABRICATION WITH RECYCLABLE 3D PRINTING
OR CHEAP MATERIALS
Step 6: Test the Prototype
Types of Testing
• Durability
• Survey the customer
• Functionality
Step 7: Redesign
• Make Improvements
• Why Redesign?
• Environmental
Concerns
• Population Increase
• Need for cheaper
resources
• Needs or desires of the
public change