Engineering design loop
The engineering design loop (pictured above) was created to help with the process and procedures we took to design the projects we partook in this semester as a part of the motion and forces unit. It includes,
1) Determine the problem or the opportunity (idea)- Ideas are based off of different bits of information and different things we have experienced. Most ideas are considered innovations (a new, modified version of an idea)
2) Determine specifications (design brief)- Solutions require precise descriptions of what is needed, or specifications. A place in which specifications are relevant is on a design brief, especially in the "criteria" section.
A: Research- Research is basically an organized study. Make sure when you are researching that your information is relevant to the problem or idea.
B: Brainstorm possible solutions- Get with a group and communicate your ideas. Brainstorming is a good method to think of solutions and get new ideas or innovations.
C: Formulate a solution to implement- Select one method from the brainstorming to solve the problem, the method should be conformed to fit everyone's needs and use input from every member. Begin to evaluate the method.
D: Prototype or model to the solution- The construction of a model or prototype. The type of model (size, qualities, etc.) depends on what kind of project or problem you are tackling.
E: Test and analyze the solution- Test the solution (in many instances, the model) and record as observations and data.
F: Redesign or improve the solution- Decide to either accept the modeled solution as the final product, attempt to redesign or improve the solution, or stop the design process.
3) Design is complete- When the choice is made to use a final design.
1) Determine the problem or the opportunity (idea)- Ideas are based off of different bits of information and different things we have experienced. Most ideas are considered innovations (a new, modified version of an idea)
2) Determine specifications (design brief)- Solutions require precise descriptions of what is needed, or specifications. A place in which specifications are relevant is on a design brief, especially in the "criteria" section.
A: Research- Research is basically an organized study. Make sure when you are researching that your information is relevant to the problem or idea.
B: Brainstorm possible solutions- Get with a group and communicate your ideas. Brainstorming is a good method to think of solutions and get new ideas or innovations.
C: Formulate a solution to implement- Select one method from the brainstorming to solve the problem, the method should be conformed to fit everyone's needs and use input from every member. Begin to evaluate the method.
D: Prototype or model to the solution- The construction of a model or prototype. The type of model (size, qualities, etc.) depends on what kind of project or problem you are tackling.
E: Test and analyze the solution- Test the solution (in many instances, the model) and record as observations and data.
F: Redesign or improve the solution- Decide to either accept the modeled solution as the final product, attempt to redesign or improve the solution, or stop the design process.
3) Design is complete- When the choice is made to use a final design.