Open-Ended Design
Engineering Design and Development
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Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Why is an Open Ended Design Course So Important?
• Engineers don’t just solve problems….
They must identify and define them first.
• Many students have never seen or worked through a
complete design process.
• How do you document a project involving innovation or
invention?
• It is important to understand the principles and
practices that engineers use.
• It is the closest a course can come to
duplicating how professionals work.
Engineering Design and Development
Why is an Open Ended Design Course So Important?
• Develop life skills for postsecondary education and your career
• Apply skills learned in other PLTW courses
• Apply skills learned in other courses:
– Math, science, business, language arts, public speaking, etc.
• Connect with the community
• Take responsibility for your work as an independent learner
• Choose a problem YOU want to solve!
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Why EDD? We asked the Experts
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For Many Schools… A Capstone
Specialization
Courses
10th – 12th
Engineering Design
and Development
(Capstone Project)
CIM
Digital
Electronics
CEA
Aerospace
Engineering
Introductory
Modules
6th -8th
DE
Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
AE
Foundation
Courses
9th–12th
What can you do with
the skills you learn?
EDD
Capstone Course
11th – 12th
Civil Engineering
and Architecture
BE
Biotechnical
Engineering
POE Principals of Engineering
IED Introduction to Engineering Design
GTT PLTW Gateway
Course
Important Facets EDD and Open Ended Design
Problem Solving
Research,
Reflection and
Iteration
Presentation &
Collaboration
Skills
College Preparation
Cross Curricular
Application of
Knowledge & Skills
Time Management
and Organization
Throughout This Course You Will:
Find and Attempt to Solve a Real Problem
Apply the Skill Sets You Have Learned
Learn How to Document an Engineering Project
Learn Professional Skills Though Collaboration
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Do Research
Design a Prototype
Create and Test a Prototype
Evaluate and Reflect on the Process
Present the Project
Keys to Success
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Work like a professional
Become an expert
Document everything
Maintain organization
– Engineering Notebook
– Course Binder
– Portfolio
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• It helps to Identify a common area of interest
among group members
• Follow a project schedule and honor deadlines
Keys to Success
• Let research drive decisions
• Let data drive decisions
• Use the language of report
Not the language of affection
• Choose a topic wisely
– Physical devices often work best
– Software solutions, chemical solutions, or process
solutions are often difficult to pursue
• Consider alternate solution paths
– Modify an existing solution to produce better results (Innovation)
– Combine design features of two or more existing solutions (Innovation)
– Create a totally unique solution (Invention)
Keys to Success
Project Documentation
• Evidence of your thought process
• Record of your work
• Demonstration of your problem solving
and communication skills
• Presentation to others
Course Binder
Electronic Portfolio
Engineering Notebook
Project Portfolio
Engineering Design Processes
Engineering Design Processes
There are a number of design processes used in industry
and at colleges or universities.
This is the process you will utilize.
An Engineering
Design Process
1. Define and Justify Problem
2. Generate Multiple Solutions
3. Select a Solution
4. Construct and Test
5. Reflect and Evaluate
6. Present Results
The flow chart provides an
overview of the EDD Design
Process
The design process is not a
linear process. There may be
times when you will need to
adjust or redefine your problem
and revisit previous steps.
Students Will:
• Perform research
• Interview experts
• Survey consumers
• Write Specifications
• Test a Concept
• Create a schedule
• Create sketches
• Create technical
drawings
• Perform a cost
estimate
• Build a prototype
• Test the prototype
• Optimize your design
• Document your work
• Present your solution
How Do I Invent Something!
Invention vs Innovation
The Ten Mighty Questions
The Ten Mighty Questions of EDD
Critical components to a design process are reflection and
analysis. Here is a guide to decision making.
• Consider these questions.
• Return to these questions
• periodically during the course.
− Provide focus
− Provide direction
− Provide perspective
10 Mighty Questions - Innovate or Invent?
Define Clear and Justified Problem Statement
Document All Current and Past Solutions
Solution #1
Pros and Cons
Solution #2
Pros and Cons
Solution # ?
Pros and Cons
How well does it work? Why is it not perfect?
NOTE: A project can be started here as long as justification for the solution’s existence can be supported.
(Reverse Engineering Justification)
Option 1 – Improve an existing solution
Option 2 – Combine one or more solutions to increase
the overall success rate
Option 3 – Invent a new or unique solution
10 Mighty Questions – Defend Choices
Justify the merit for attempting your solution and
Create a prototype of your idea
Define and Create an accurate means of testing the
prototype, simulation, process, mock-up or plan
Evaluate the DATA
Significant Improvement?
Little or No Difference?
Failure
Present your findings and make a judgment on what to do with the results
Engineering Design and Development
The Class
EDD Course Outline
Major Components
Component 0 – Project Management
Engineering Design as a Course
Component 1 – Research
Problem Identification/Justifying and Solution Requirements
Component 2 – Design
Generating and Defending an Original Solution
Component 3 – Build and Test
Constructing and Testing a Prototype
Component 4 – Evaluation of Project and Process
Evaluation, Reflection, and Recommendations
Component 5 – Documenting and Presenting the Design Process
Final Project Presentation and Documentation - Going Beyond EDD
Project Management - Component 0
Engineering Design as a Course
Resource Alpha(α)
The EDD Design Process, and Project Management
Resource Beta(β)
Documenting the Engineering Design Process
Resource Gamma(γ)
Teams, Timelines, and Contacting Experts
Resource Delta(δ)
Project Evaluations and Classroom Management
Resource Epsilon(ε)
Intellectual Property
Research - Component 1
Problem Identification/Justifying and Solution Requirements
Element A
Identification and Justification of the Problem
Element B
Documentation and Analysis of Prior Solution Attempts
Element C
Presentation and Justification of Solution Design Goals/Requirements
Design - Component 2
Generating and Defending an Original Solution
Element D
Design Concept Generation, Analysis, and Selection
Element E
Application of STEM Principles and Practices
Element F
Consideration of Design Viability
Build and Test - Component 3
Constructing and Testing a Prototype
Element G
Construction of a Testable Prototype
Element H
Prototype Testing and Data Collection Plan
Element I
Testing, Data Collection and Analysis
Evaluate Project & Process - Component 4
Evaluation, Reflection, and Recommendations
Element J
Documentation of External Evaluation
Element K
Reflection on the Design Project
Element L
Presentation of Designer’s Recommendations
Presenting Project - Component 5
Evaluation, Reflection, and Recommendations
Element M
Presentation of Project and Project Portfolio
Element N
Writing Like an Engineer
It is important to note that these topics are introduced in Component 0.
Component 5 is addressed through out the design process.
Juried Presentation
Presentation of Project and Defense of Project Steps
Attended by:
• Evaluators
• Partnership Team
• Mentors
• Parents & Family
• Press
• Teachers and Classes
• Administrators
– Local – Principal
– District – Superintendent
Where is My Syllabus?
Is This On the Test?
EDD is Unlike Any Other Course
• Your instructor is a Facilitator and Project Manager,
Not a Teacher
• Your instructor will set deadlines, but you will manage you
time and dependent tasks
• You will choose your project direction
• There are a number of tools that can help you manage
timelines and assignments in an open ended design course.
– GANTT Charts
– The Rule of Thirds
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GANTT Charts
Managing Timelines and Deliverables
The Rule of Thirds – Grading Deliverables
Research & Exploration
Design & Construction
Problem Selection
Topic Background
Problem Statement
Cited Justification
Market Research
Past & Present Solutions
Problem Proposal
Design Specification
Decision Matrix
Concept Testing
Design Proposal
Prototype Timeline
Sketching Refinement
Technical Drawing
Material List
Cost
Tool Selection
Tool Safety
Mock-up & Modeling
Prototype Build Procedure
Preliminary Design Review
Construction
Testing, Documentation,
& Presentation
Testing Criteria
Testing Procedure
Physical Testing
Record Data
Critical Design Review
Redesign and Refine
Re-test
Multimedia Display
Web Page
Research Paper
Electronic Portfolio
Final Presentation
Engineering Design and Development
Outcomes and Opportunities
Engineering Design and Development
Beyond EDD
• Design and Problem Solving Competitions
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Internship Opportunities
• Admission Preference and College Level Recognition
• Intellectual Property Resources
Clint Downey and Jackson Cover
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
Filed for a provisional patent on their new
design for a marching band lyre.
Current lyre design used all over
the world
Downey and Cover’s lyre prototype
See “IA EDD Music Lyre Patent Article”
in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum”
Chantel Newman
St. Thomas More High School
Badger State Science Fair
Engineering Award
$40,000 Scholarship
Marquette University College
of Engineering
“Day at the Capitol” presentation
See “WI _Article on Chantel Newman and Marquette University” in
the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum
Adam Martin
East High School
“When he brought his project in
and demonstrated it to the class,
he showed that it could be easily
adjusted for different body weights.
It was well conceived, durable and
functioned effectively. It was just a
beautiful thing.”
Greg Cisewski
Wausau East PLTW Teacher
Adam Martin
East High School
“The results of our new product assessment indicated that Adam’s
idea was commercially feasible,”….. “we referred Adam to the Law
and Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Wisconsin’s
School of Law in Madison for that assistance. The clinic agreed to
accept Adam as a client and will help him with the next steps in the
commercialization process.”
Sandra Beccue
Market Research Manager
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
University of Wisconsin -Whitewater
See “Mike Carr Article.Wausau.SBDC.IED” in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum
The InvenTeam
Tesla Engineering Charter School
• 2009 InvenTeam grant
• EurekaFest 2009 at MIT
See “WI Appleton Tesla HS PLTW_ Lemelson_MIT InvenTeam Article”
in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum”
Welcome to Engineering Design and
Development