Unit 2: The Design Process

Question 1

What does the design of all products/designs begin with?

Answer 1

An idea.

Question 2

What is considered to be the first step in the design process?

Answer 2

Creative thinking.

Question 3

How did Bill Gates and Paul Allen use innovation to improve their school computers?

Answer 3

They created a new operating system which they thought would work better.

Question 4

Difference between building on someone’s idea and stealing it.

Answer 4

Building one someone’s idea means to add to it but still give them credit. Stealing it would be taking it and putting it out as your own.

Question 5

Four personal characteristics of designers and engineers?

Answer 5

• Creative thinking
• Often resourceful
• Abstract thinkers
• Can visualize how a product will work.

Question 6

What is Engineering?

Answer 6

Engineering uses math and science to calculate the strength of a design.

Question 7

What does engineering make sure of?

Answer 7

Makes sure that the product is durable, easy to maintain and reliable.

Question 8

Define human factoring, and give two examples. (3)

Answer 8

Considering how a product relates to the human body. Eg. Clothes more comfortable, and playgrounds safer.

Question 9

What else does engineering do? Why?

Answer 9

Also determines a product’s flexibility. Must be flexible enough to meet the needs of many potential users.

Question 10

Why do we choose to design items that are attractive?

Answer 10

Attractive items not only sell better but also the functions seem to be enhances.

Question 11

Why would we check and critique a design during the design process?

Answer 11

Ideas are always being refined and improved, the basic design may be changed.

Question 12

Name two ways designs are evaluated.

Answer 12

• Model created/or prototype for testing.

- Computer programs analyze for issues.

Question 13

Define invention, and give an example. (2)

Answer 13

Turning NEW ideas into devices and systems.

Eg. Electricity or the inventor of the wheel. .

Question 14

Define innovation.

Answer 14

Modifying preexisting products/systems to improve them.

Question 15

Define Balance

Answer 15

A state of stability or steadiness

Question 16

Define proportion

Answer 16

Correct sizes or quantities that work well together.

Question 17

Define unity

Answer 17

All parts of a design working together.

Question 18

Define human factors engineerings

Answer 18

The design of equipment to promote human safes, health and well being.
Also called ergonomics.

Question 19

Name the steps of the design process in order

Answer 19

1. The problem statement
2. Criteria and constraints.
3. Collect information
4. Develop possible solutions
5. Select one solution
6. Put the solution to work
7. Evaluate the solution

Question 20

What is a problem statement?

Answer 20

A statement that clearly identifies the problem that the product will solve.

Question 21

Name some criteria and constraint that are to be considered wile writing the porblem statement

Answer 21

• Cost of materials
• Availability
• Space
• Uses

Question 22

What does the problem statement help us do?

Answer 22

Helps us focus our thinking

Question 23

When are criteria and constraints usually identified?

Answer 23

When the problem is deigned, they should be included in the problem statement.

Question 24

What can happen when they are not defined?

Answer 24

Designers can waste their time n something they cannot use.

Question 25

Can the criteria and constraints change?

Answer 25

Yep.

Question 26

Why should we explore at least TWO different solutions when trying to solve our problem?

Answer 26

Because some ideas may work better than others.

Eg. Less costly, easier to use, etc.

Question 27

Define brainstorming.

Answer 27

When a group of people think of ideas together.

Question 28

What do people generally do during brainstorming sessions?

Answer 28

One person writes down the ideas, while other people shout out ideas.

Question 29

What does brainstorming ultimately do?

Answer 29

It gives a solution, or a bunch of solutions to a problem.

Question 30

What are the most important factors to consider when selecting a solution?

Answer 30

Criteria and constraints.

Question 31

What does troubleshooting help us do?

Answer 31

It helps identify the malfunction in a system.