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Engineering Design Process Steps

The document outlines the Engineering Design Process, which consists of cyclical steps that engineers follow to solve problems, including defining the problem, researching, imagining solutions, choosing a solution, creating and testing a prototype, and improving the design. It also distinguishes between invention, which is the creation of a new device or process, and innovation, which is an improvement on existing solutions. Engineers are trained professionals skilled in various fields such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, and must be proficient in language arts, math, and science.

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Engineering Design Process Steps

The document outlines the Engineering Design Process, which consists of cyclical steps that engineers follow to solve problems, including defining the problem, researching, imagining solutions, choosing a solution, creating and testing a prototype, and improving the design. It also distinguishes between invention, which is the creation of a new device or process, and innovation, which is an improvement on existing solutions. Engineers are trained professionals skilled in various fields such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, and must be proficient in language arts, math, and science.

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• A series of steps that

engineers use to guide


them as they solve
problems.
• It is cyclical and can
begin at any step, or
move back and forth
between steps. (1)

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Engineer
• A person trained and skilled in the
design, construction, and use of a
system or machine.
• Needs to be well versed in language
arts, as well as math and science
Engineering Fields
Mechanical Aerospace
Electrical Nuclear
Chemical Civil
Biomedical Computer
Innovation vs. Invention
Invention Innovation
A device or process originated A new improvement to an
after study and experiment existing device or process

Invention

Innovations
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Invention
Innovations
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Define
Improve problem
& goal

Create and test Research


prototype

Imagine
Choose a Possible
solution solutions

Click on a “slice” of the Engineering Design Process cycle to learn more about its parts
Define problem and goal

• Identify and describe


the issue and the
ultimate objective

• Consider:
– What do you want to accomplish?
– What are the requirements?
– Are there any limitations?
– Who is the customer?
Research
• Gather information and investigate existing
technologies related to the problem
• Talk to individuals who share this problem and
could benefit from possible solutions

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Imagine possible solutions
• Brainstorm ideas.
• Be creative and build upon the ideas of others.
• Explore and compare many possible designs
within your group.
• Be open-minded!

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Choose a solution
• What materials and tools are needed?
• Consider environmental, cultural, time, and
financial issues and constraints.
• Select the most feasible idea and assign team
tasks.

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Create & test prototype
• Build a protoype
– Protoype - an operating version of a solution. It is often
made with different materials (cheaper and easier to work
with) than the final version. They allow you to test your
solution and supply feedback. (2)
• Push yourself and the group for creativity,
imagination, and excellence in design.

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(2)

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Improve
• Share results and
continue to seek how
your team could make
the solution better.
• Iterate your design to Image taken from:
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make the product the
best it can be.
– Iterate - to repeat an
already completed task to
incorporate new
information (3)

Ulrich K., Eppinger S. 2000. Product Design and Development. 2 nd Edition. Irwin
(3)

McGraw-Hill, Boston.

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