Ten Guiding Concepts

10 Guiding concepts in the use of Technology -

Everything we make or apply technology to can be seen in light of the 10 guiding principles below:

1. Structure - How are the parts organized?

2. Material - What is it made of?

3. Fabrication - How is it made; by what process?

4. Mechanism - What are the parts that function together to make it work?

5. Power and Energy - What drives it? What provides it's source of energy?

6. Controls - How is it regulated or controlled?

7. Systems - What combination of inter-related parts is required for it to work?

8. Function - What is it's purpose? How does it work? What does it do?

9. Aesthetics - How does it look and feel?

10. Ergonomics - Can people use it effectively and repetitively without getting hurt?