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Exploring The Engineering Design Process: From Innovation to Invention

Learn about the Engineering Design Process (EDP) - a series of steps engineers follow to solve problems, develop new products, and innovate existing devices or processes. From asking questions and imagining solutions to creating prototypes and iterating for improvement, this guide covers the essential stages of the EDP.

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Exploring The Engineering Design Process: From Innovation to Invention

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  1. The Engineering Design Process EDP

  2. Innovation vs. Invention Invention Adevice or process originated after study and experiment Innovation Anew improvement to an existing device or process Invention Invention Innovations Innovations

  3. Engineering Design Process • A series of steps that engineers use to guide them as they solve problems. • It is used to help develop new products. • The steps of the EDP: • Ask • Imagine • Plan • Create • Improve

  4. ASK • During this stage you ask questions: • What is the problem? • What have others done? • What are the constraints (what prevent me from making it)? • Research • Gather information and investigate existing technologies related to the problem • Talk to individuals who share this problem and could benefit from possible solutions

  5. IMAGINE • During this stage you come up with ideas. • What are some solutions? • Brainstorm • Explore and compare possible designs within the group. • Build on the ideas of others • Be open-minded! • Choose the best option

  6. Choose a solution • What materials and tools are needed? • Consider environmental, cultural, time, and financial issues and constraints. • Select the most feasible idea and assign team tasks. Best $$$

  7. During this stage you come up with a written diagram of what you want to accomplish. Examples Draw a diagram. Make lists of materials you will need to create you PROTOTYPE. Plan

  8. Create & test prototype • Build a PROTOTYPE • Protoype – a test model of a product. It is often made with cheaper materials than the final version. • Push yourself and the group for creativity, imagination, and excellence in design. • The goal of the prototype is to prove whether the idea will work together as it is supposed to.

  9. Improve • During this stage you want to look over your prototype and see if anything needs to be reworked or see if you need to start over. • Examples • Talk about what works, what doesn't, and what could work better. • Modify your design to make it better. • Test it out again!

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