1. Introduction to Design

2. Introduction to Design
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.
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.

3. The Design Process
The design process is not a one-way street ending in the finished product.
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.

4. The Design Process Stages of the Design Process Conceptualization
Problem Identification
Conceptualization
Refinement of Preliminary Ideas
Design Analysis
Development and Implementation
Optimization
Presentation

5. The Design Process Stage 1: Problem Identification
Consisting of the following areas:
Market Research
Design Brief
Identification and Classification of Constraints

6. The Design Process Stage 2: Conceptualization
Consisting of the following
areas:
Research
Data Collection
Resources for Information
Brainstorming
Sketching
Concept sketches of electronic device

7. The Design Process Stage 3: Refinement of Preliminary Ideas
Consisting of the following areas:
Identification of Workable Solutions
Development of Detailed/Annotated
Sketches
Graphical Analysis of Possible
Solutions

8. The Design Process Stage 4: Design Analysis
Consisting of the following areas:
Comparison of Alternatives and Specifications
Creation of a Decision Making Matrix
Generation of Alternate Solutions
Narrowing of the Design Solutions

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

10. The Design Process Stage 5: Development and Implementation
Consisting of the following areas:
Detailed Documentation of
the Final Design
Prototyping of the Design
Solution
Testing and Analysis

11. The Design Process Stage 6: Optimization
Consisting of the following areas:
Reassessment of Design Specifications
Implementation of Modifications
Update of Drawings

12. The Design Process Stage 7: Presentation
Consisting of the following areas:
Oral Report
Written Report
Visual Aids/Models

13. The Design Process Resources:
Engineering Drawing and Design (2nd Edition)
Madsen, Shumaker, Stark, and Turpin
Delmar Publishers
ISBN
Engineering Design Communication (Preliminary Edition)
Johnson and Lockhart
Addison-Wesley Publishers
ISBN