Describe how specifications and constraints affect the design process.

Description should include that specifications and constraints are limits that the design must stay within in order to meet the needs of the customer, or due to practical factors such as cost, time, existing technology, and laws of science.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some examples of specifications a customer might have?
• What are some constraints that need to be considered when designing a house?
• What is a constraint that may be a result of laws of science?
• How can constraints be identified?