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Learn about the structured design process that guides the transformation of concepts into practical solutions for specific problems. Understand the importance of each stage and how to optimize the final design.
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The Design Process By Gamal Prather
THE DESIGN PROCESS • The design process is an engineering activity that turns a concept into reality. • The concept is a solution to a specific problem or a perceived need.
THE DESIGN PROCESS • The process from concept to solution is not random. • It is a logical sequence of steps to develop the best solution to a specific problem.
THE DESIGN PROCESS • The design process is not a one-way street ending in the finished product.
THE DESIGN PROCESS • It is a series of stages and check-points where each step in this process can be reviewed and analyzed. • Modifications or refinements can be made to the concept.
7 STAGES IN THE DESIGN PROCESS • Problem Identification • Conceptualization • Refinement of Preliminary Ideas • Design Analysis • Development and Implementation • Optimization • Presentation
STAGE 1: IDENTIFY PROBLEMS • Market research • Design Brief • Identification constraints • A CRITICAL stage
STAGE 2: DEVELOP CONCEPTS Concept sketches of cycling shoes • Ideation • Brainstorming (words) • Sketching (images) • Data collection • Information resources
STAGE 3: REFINE IDEAS • Identification of workable, realistic solutions • Develop detailed, annotated sketches • Graphical analysis of possible solutions
STAGE 4: DESIGN ANALYSIS • Compare alternatives and specifications • Create a Decision Matrix • Generate alternate solutions • Reduce # of potential solutions
A Design Matrix • Using a matrix, select a workable solution
STAGE 5: DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION • Preliminary documentation of the final design • Engineering drawings (ie. Multi-view drawings) • Prototyping of the selected design • Testing and Analysis of prototype
STAGE 6: OPTIMIZE • Reassess design specifications • Implement modifications • Update 3D models and engineering drawings
STAGE 7: PRESENTATION • Oral report • Written report • Visual aids • Models • Powerpoint Slideshow • Videos
Sources • www.cardesignnews.com • Search query “Z4” • Project Lead the Way • www.pltw.org Resources: Engineering Drawing and Design (2nd Edition) Madsen, Shumaker, Stark, and Turpin Delmar Publishers ISBN 0-8273-6720-1 Engineering Design Communication (Preliminary Edition) Johnson and Lockhart Addison-Wesley Publishers ISBN 0-201-38042-0