Introduction to Design: Understanding Engineering and Creative Processes
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of design and its significance in various fields. It defines engineering design as an iterative decision-making process that aims to meet human needs through optimal resource utilization. Key concepts such as creativity and innovation are discussed, highlighting the differences between original creativity and practical innovation. The lecture emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of design, which encompasses materials, mechanical, electrical, and software production aspects. By understanding design, we can better satisfy diverse human needs across cultures and contexts.
Introduction to Design: Understanding Engineering and Creative Processes
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Lecture 1 DESIGN: An Overview 1
What is Design? • Everyone is directly or indirectly involved in Design: • Planning • Execute • Refine 2
Some Definitions “Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision making process (often iterative), in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.” ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) • “Engineering design is a purposeful activity directed toward the goal of fulfilling human needs, particularly those which can be met by the technological factors of our culture.” • Asimow, M., Introduction to Design, • Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1962 3
satisfying Why Design? “Need” 4
Human Needs COMPLEX: Changes over time – different products over time Varyacross cultures, gender, age groups, income level, climates, etc 5
Process of satisfying… “It is a process of searching for solutions to satisfy human needs that requires right methods/techniques” • Correct understanding of NEEDS • CREATIVE and INNOVATIVE Solutions • QUALITY achievement 6
CREATIVE vs. INNOVATIVE • CREATIVE – having the ability to produce new and original ideas and things (that may or may not be useful) INNOVATIVE – having the ability to introduce something new, like an idea, or method or invention (that is often useful) 7
DESIGN Engineering Design Mechanical Design Design, Engineering Design, Mechanical Design 8
Software Production Design: A Multidisciplinary activity Materials Mechanical Electrical Avionics Testing Aeronautical Marketing Government 9
