Design Process

Question 1

State the Problem

Answer 1

Clearly state what the problem that you are trying to solve, and what you think you are going to create to solve the problem.

Question 2

List the Criteria

Answer 2

This is a list of the parameters you have to solve the problem within( time, money, supplies…)

Question 3

Brainstorm Ideas

Answer 3

These are unique drawings that will be possible solutions to your problem.

Question 4

Research Ideas

Answer 4

This is research that you will complete using the internet to see if you are replicating an existing problem, or finding inspiration to help you solve your problem (you will need to document the website, an image from that website, and a reason for selecting that website).

Question 5

Develop a Plan

Answer 5

This is either a hand drawing that was completed using a straightedge and fully dimensioned or using a CAD software program to create an orthographic drawing that will allow you to create a model that will solve the problem.

Question 6

Build a Model

Answer 6

This is a photo of your creation.

Question 7

Test the model

Answer 7

This is a small paragraph stating if you solved the problem or not. Use very descriptive language to describe how you solved the problem. (Size of things, how many things you used..)

Question 8

Reflect on Improvements

Answer 8

This is a small paragraph describing how you could improve the design of your model and how you could improve the building of your model.