1. The Design Process By Gamal Prather

2. THE DESIGN PROCESS The design process is an engineering activity that turns a concept into reality. The concept is a solution to a specific problem or a perceived need.

3. THE DESIGN PROCESS The process from concept to solution is not random. –It is a logical sequence of steps to develop the best solution to a specific problem.

4. THE DESIGN PROCESS The design process is not a one-way street ending in the finished product.

5. THE DESIGN PROCESS It is a series of stages and check- points where each step in this process can be reviewed and analyzed. Modifications or refinements can be made to the concept.

6. 7 STAGES IN THE DESIGN PROCESS 1.Problem Identification 2.Conceptualization 3.Refinement of Preliminary Ideas 4.Design Analysis 5.Development and Implementation 6.Optimization 7.Presentation

7. STAGE 1: IDENTIFY PROBLEMS Market research Design Brief Identification constraints A CRITICAL stage

8. STAGE 2: DEVELOP CONCEPTS Ideation –Brainstorming (words) –Sketching (images) Data collection Information resources Concept sketches of cycling shoes

9. STAGE 3: REFINE IDEAS Identification of workable, realistic solutions Develop detailed, annotated sketches Graphical analysis of possible solutions

10. STAGE 4: DESIGN ANALYSIS Compare alternatives and specifications Create a Decision Matrix Generate alternate solutions Reduce # of potential solutions

11. A Design Matrix Using a matrix, select a workable solution

12. STAGE 5: DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION Preliminary documentation of the final design –Engineering drawings (ie. Multi-view drawings) Prototyping of the selected design Testing and Analysis of prototype

13. STAGE 6: OPTIMIZE Reassess design specifications Implement modifications Update 3D models and engineering drawings

14. STAGE 7: PRESENTATION Oral report Written report Visual aids –Models –Powerpoint Slideshow –Videos

15. Resources: Engineering Drawing and Design (2nd Edition) Madsen, Shumaker, Stark, and Turpin Delmar Publishers ISBN 0-8273-6720-1 Engineering Design Communication (Preliminary Edition) Johnson and Lockhart Addison-Wesley Publishers ISBN 0-201-38042-0 Sources www.cardesignnews.com –Search query “Z4” Project Lead the Way –www.pltw.org