Present the product or system as a team.

Presentation should use documentation and explanations from each team member about their role in the process and include the following elements:

  • explaining the technological problem solved by the model
  • identifying the process used for selecting the best solution among alternatives
  • citing relevant resources used to research the solution
  • explaining the design for the selected solution
  • demonstrating the prototype
  • highlighting the benefits and trade-offs of the prototype
  • soliciting questions and suggested improvements from the audience
  • validating selection with data
  • completing the presentation within the allotted time.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to explain both the part you played on a team and why you played that part?
  • How would you explain the trade-offs made to optimize the design?
  • Why is clear documentation necessary for an engineering design team?
  • How will you prepare for possible questions about your design?