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SCS LIBRARY BY THE NUMBERS!
Find the need.
Define the problem.
Brainstorm to come up with ideas.
Select the most promising design.
Plan and manage the project.
Build-test-refine the design.
FIND THE NEED:
FIND THE NEED:
Engineers ask critical questions about what they want to create, whether it be a skyscraper, amusement park ride, bicycle, or smartphone.
These questions include:
What is the problem to solve?
What do we want to design? Who is it for?
What do we want to accomplish?
What are the project requirements?
What are the limitations?
What is our goal?
DEFINE THE PROBLEM
DEFINE THE PROBLEM
Next engineers RESEARCH THE PROBLEM . This includes talking to people from many different backgrounds and specialties to assist with researching what products or solutions already exist, or what technologies might be adaptable to your needs.
Engineering Design Process." Teach Engineering. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.
https://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php
BRAINSTORM TO COME UP WITH IDEAS
BRAINSTORM TO COME UP WITH IDEAS
IMAGINE: DEVELOP POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS is when engineers brainstorm ideas. You work with a team to develop as many solutions as possible. This is the time to encourage wild ideas and defer judgment! Build on the ideas of others! Stay focused on topic, and have one conversation at a time! Remember: good design is all about teamwork!
SELECT THE MOST PROMISING DESIGN-PLAN
SELECT THE MOST PROMISING DESIGN-PLAN
For many teams, Selecting a Promising Solution is the hardest step! Revisit the needs, constraints and research from the earlier steps, compare your best ideas, select one solution and make a Plan to move forward with it.
BUILD - TEST-REFINE THE DESIGN
BUILD - TEST-REFINE THE DESIGN
CREATE!
CREATE!
BUILD A PROTOTYPE to make your ideas real! These early versions of the design solution help your team verify whether the design meets the original challenge objectives. Push yourself for creativity, imagination and excellence in design.
TEST AND EVALUATE THE PROTOTYPE
TEST AND EVALUATE THE PROTOTYPE
Does it work? Does it solve the need? Analyze and talk about what works, what doesn't and what could be improved.
IMPROVE: REDESIGN AS NEEDED! Discuss how you could improve your solution. Make revisions. Draw new designs. Iterate your design to make your product the best it can be.
IMPROVE: REDESIGN AS NEEDED! Discuss how you could improve your solution. Make revisions. Draw new designs. Iterate your design to make your product the best it can be.
REPEAT THE PROCESS.....IDENTIFY THE NEED
REPEAT THE PROCESS.....IDENTIFY THE NEED
"Engineering Design Process." Teach Engineering. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.
https://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php
Engineering Design Process." Teach Engineering. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.
https://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php
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