Identification should include

Process/Skill Questions:

Why must a technological system’s influence on the environment always be considered?
What is the difference in constraints, criteria, and specifications, and how does each influence the design?
How should the end user be considered?
What questions can one ask the end user of the design to gain information?
What scientific, mathematical, physical or ethical constraints should be considered?
How can one evaluate the relationships between design criteria and constraints, prioritizing them within a specific context of a design in order to effectively balance tradeoffs between any conflicting goals?