Engineering Design Process

Elements of the Design Process include:

• Problem identification
• Research Phase
• Requirements Specification
• Concept Generation
• Design Phase
• Prototyping Phase
• System Integration
• Maintenance Phase

What is the problem?
Collect information
Interpret information
Organize needs hierarchy
Determine relative importance of needs
Review outcomes and

Requirement Specification:
Identifies requirements design must satisfy for success

Markjeting requirements:
customer needs

Engineering Requirements:
Applies to technical aspects
Performance requirements

Careers in Architecture:
Beginning Drafter: Entry level position to gain experience and skill
Experienced Drafter: Expected to make construction decisions based on initial designs
Positions are available with architects, engineers, and designers.
Designer: May work under an architect,and as a coordinator of many drafters
Architect: Must be licensed to practice
-Designs residential and commercial buildings
Engineer (Dreamers): Work is more technical and requires high leel of math and science.
Illustrator: Combines artistic and architectural skills to produce drawings
Model Maker
Building Inspector: Checks plans to ensure codes and laws have been followed.