Identify the need for an engineered product or system.
Identification should include
- defining an engineering design problem
- identifying the requirements, criteria, and constraints of the design problem.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to have a clear definition of the problem before attempting to solve it?
- Why is it important to understand the need for the product or system?
- How can an engineering design problem be stated succinctly?
- How is an engineering design brief used in an engineering design process?
- How can a new product be designed to be functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly?