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12 Steps
12 Steps of the Engineering Design Process
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Define the Problem or Need | This Step involves observing your surroundings and taking notes to identify an area of need to improve upon |
| Brainstorming | Thumbnail Sketching |
| Research & Generate Ideas | Develop a better understanding or need |
| Identify Criteria & Constraints | Research and understand your limitations |
| Explore Possibilities | Look at all options/possibilities |
| Select an Approach | Develop a plan based off all information gathered |
| Develop a Design Proposal | Finalize and develop formal plans |
| Model or Prototype | Building Phase |
| Test and Evaluate | Test and collect data |
| Refine | Make final changes to prototype/back to the drawing board |
| Create or Make | Build the final product |
| Communicate Results | Present Results of the product |