Unit 2 Competency 1 - Recognize the need for a design process
Suggested Objective a: Discuss the design process
A process is followed by people in designing. This is called the design process. Simple, huh? The design process has steps that should be completed in order. Let's look at information that defines what the design process is and the steps involved. Click the links below and take notes as necessary.
The Engineering Design Process Links to an external site.
What Is the Design Process? Links to an external site. This site from PBS details each step through the use of a video. Click the video to watch the explanation and steps.
The Design Process Links to an external site. - this site has a cyclical graph to describe the design process. Below the graph are links that expand to provide more detailed information of the steps.
Process Design: 10 Steps to Success
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Engineering Design Process
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Suggested Objective b: Trace the steps of the design process along the development of an engineered product
In this section of our unit, we will learn more about the process of designing a product. We will apply the concepts learned in planning, designing, building, testing, quality assurance, and customer needs. One of the assignments will be for you to design and build a car. Let's get started and have some fun with designing.
Design Process Links to an external site. - Hyundai has posted on their website steps they take to design a new car. Let's take a look.
Toyota Design Links to an external site. - Toyota has posted the steps they follow for designing a car.
STEM Design Challenge: Edible Cars Links to an external site. - the Teaching Channel site has a 14 minute video for design and building a car.
How Car Design Works, Start to Finish Links to an external site.
Using the attached multimedia presentation, discuss all components of the 10-step design process. (Reference: Engineering Your Future, Ch. 15)
- Identify the problem/product innovation.
- Define the working criteria/goals.
- Research and gather data.
- Brainstorm/generate creative ideas.
- Analyze potential solutions.
- Develop and test models.
- Make the decision.
- Communicate and specify.
- Implement and commercialize.
- Perform post-implementation review and assessment.
EYF CH15 Presentation.ppt Download EYF CH15 Presentation.ppt
Video:
http://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php Links to an external site.
Scenario from Engineering curriculum page 23 --
You are an engineer for a company that is now under new management. Your new boss wants to examine the current products for quality control and cost efficiency. You are assigned a product to evaluate. Follow the design process to determine whether or not this product needs any improvements. Write an analysis report based on your findings.
Website:
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/183799main_EDC_Lunar_Plant_Growth_Chamber.pdf Links to an external site.