The Engineering Design Process
What the engineering design process means
Problem definition, ideation, prototyping, testing and iteration.
Worked example
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The first step of the engineering design process is to
- define the problem and requirements
- build a prototype
- sell the product
- choose materials
Working: A clear problem statement with constraints and criteria guides every later decision.
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Related skills
Other Design & Professional Practice skills in Engineering, at the same point in the course.
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