Title: Describe the engineering design process.
Course: Materials and Processes Technology (13052-36) > Section: Examining Careers and Professional Practices

Description should include

- the concept that the engineering design process is a systematic, creative process for solving problems concerning real objects, products, systems, and environments
- the engineering design loop.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can design problems be identified?
- What are the types of problems that concern product developers?
- Why is it important to identify criteria and constraints?
- What techniques are used to refine a design?
- How can a design be evaluated?
- What is quality control?
- Why should final solutions be re-evaluated? How is this done?
- What are the basic requirements of design?
- What are ergonomics?
- What are functional requirements?
- What are the benefits of following a process when designing a product?

Teacher Resource:

Virginia Department of Education Engineering Design Process