The Engineering Design Process

Graphic chart put in text

Question — identify the problem, ask questions to understand, analyze the constraints

Brainstorm — conduct research, imagine what is possible, generate ideas

Plan — make sketches, choose the best solution, identify tools and materials

Construct — create a model, test the model, collect data

Improve — analyze and interpret data, modify the design, retest the model

Share — present the design to others, answer questions about the design, defend your solution