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    The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers follow to design a solution to a problem. It begins with defining the problem, doing background research to understand users and existing solutions, specifying requirements for the solution, and brainstorming possible solutions. Engineers then choose the best solution, develop and refine it through prototyping, testing, and redesign. Finally, they communicate the results. The process involves iteration, with engineers frequently going back to earlier steps to improve their design.

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    The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers follow to design a solution to a problem. It begins with defining the problem, doing background research to understand users and existing solutions, specifying requirements for the solution, and brainstorming possible solutions. Engineers then choose the best solution, develop and refine it through prototyping, testing, and redesign. Finally, they communicate the results. The process involves iteration, with engineers frequently going back to earlier steps to improve their design.

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    The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers follow to design a solution to a problem. It begins with defining the problem, doing background research to understand users and existing solutions, specifying requirements for the solution, and brainstorming possible solutions. Engineers then choose the best solution, develop and refine it through prototyping, testing, and redesign. Finally, they communicate the results. The process involves iteration, with engineers frequently going back to earlier steps to improve their design.

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    The Engineering Design Process

    What is the Engineering Design Process?


    The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution
    to a problem. Many times the solution involves designing a product (like a machine or computer code)
    that meets certain criteria and/or accomplishes a certain task. This process is different from the Steps
    of the Scientific Method, which you may be more familiar with. If your project involves making
    observations and doing experiments, you should probably follow the Scientific Method. If your project
    involves designing, building, and testing something, you should probably follow the Engineering
    Design Process. If you still are not sure which process to follow, you should read Comparing the
    Engineering Design Process and the Scientific Method. This diagram shows the steps of the
    engineering design process, and the table below describes each step in more detail:

    Engineers do not always follow the engineering design process steps in order, one after another. It is
    very common to design something, test it, find a problem, and then go back to an earlier step to make
    a modification or change to your design. This way of working is called iteration, and it is likely that
    your process will do the same!
    Steps of the Engineering Design Process
    1. Define the Problem

    The engineering design process starts when you ask the following questions about problems that you
    observe:

    • What is the problem or need?


    • Who has the problem or need?
    • Why is it important to solve?

    [Who] need(s) [what] because [why].

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Define the Problem


    • Design Notebook
    • Mind Mapping

    2. Do Background Research

    Learn from the experiences of others — this can help you find out about existing solutions to similar
    problems, and avoid mistakes that were made in the past. So, for an engineering design project, do
    background research in two major areas:

    • Users or customers
    • Existing solutions

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Background Research Plan for an Engineering Design Project


    • Finding Information
    • Bibliography
    • Research Paper

    3. Specify Requirements

    Design requirements state the important characteristics that your solution must meet to succeed. One
    of the best ways to identify the design requirements for your solution is to analyze the concrete
    example of a similar, existing product, noting each of its key features.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Specify Requirements
    • Design Requirement Examples
    • How to Analyze a Physical Product
    • How to Analyze a Software Product or Website
    • How to Analyze an Environment
    • How to Analyze an Experience
    • How Many Design Requirements?

    4. Brainstorm Solutions
    There are always many good possibilities for solving design problems. If you focus on just one before
    looking at the alternatives, it is almost certain that you are overlooking a better solution. Good
    designers try to generate as many possible solutions as they can.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Brainstorm Multiple Solutions

    5. Choose the Best Solution

    Look at whether each possible solution meets your design requirements. Some solutions probably
    meet more requirements than others. Reject solutions that do not meet the requirements.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:


    6. Develop the Solution

    Development involves the refinement and improvement of a solution, and it continues throughout the
    design process, often even after a product ships to customers.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Development Work
    • Drawing
    • Storyboards

    7. Build a Prototype

    A prototype is an operating version of a solution. Often it is made with different materials than the final
    version, and generally it is not as polished. Prototypes are a key step in the development of a final
    solution, allowing the designer to test how the solution will work.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Prototyping

    8. Test and Redesign

    The design process involves multiple iterations and redesigns of your final solution. You will likely test
    your solution, find new problems, make changes, and test new solutions before settling on a final
    design.

    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Test and Redesign

    9. Communicate Results

    To complete your project, communicate your results to others in a final report and/or a display board.
    Professional engineers always do the same, thoroughly documenting their solutions so that they can
    be manufactured and supported.
    For detailed help with this step, use these resources:

    • Final Report
    • Abstract
    • Display Board
    • Science Fair Judging

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