THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step-by-step method used by engineers and others to solve both simple and
complex problems.
Have you used anything like this in the past?
Similar to scientific method
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 1 - Identify Problem
Problem Statement: describe the problem that must be satisfied, you are not
worried about solutions yet (paragraph)
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 2 - Analyze Problem
List the Design Specifications: the requirements a solution must meet in
order to be successful
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 3 - Develop Multiple Solutions
Brainstorm ideas
Create multiple drawings to determine best idea
Thumbnail sketches
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 4 - Select / Refine Solution
Determine the design which best fits design specifications, may require
combining designs
Create drawings of chosen ideas
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 5 - Implement Solution
Build possible solution
Take notes of build process to determine what changes should be made next
time
THE PROBLEM SOLVING AND DESIGN
PROCESS
Step 6 - Evaluate Solution
Evaluate prototype
Does it solve the problem? Why or why not?
Document any improvements that could be made to test prototype
If design fails to satisfy problem, repeat process with multiple new solutions
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