(Optional) Explain the characteristics of the engineering design process.

Explanation should include the following concepts:

• Design is a creative planning process.
• Planning and designing are not linear, but they occur in a cycle that leads to improvements of products and systems.
• The engineering design process has multiple outcomes and solutions. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is meant when we say planning and designing is not a linear process?
• Why can there be multiple solutions?
• How can one learn from failed designs?
• What is an example of a failed design that resulted in success?
• How do you troubleshoot a failed design, process, or product?