Design should
- be based on visualization, conceptualization, imagination, innovation, and creativity
- include components in written form, such as
- a statement of the problem
- an explanation of the solution, including its appropriateness
- an argument for the plausibility of the solution
- an outline of the engineering design process needed for the solution
- a cost analysis of the process
- an assessment of the marketability of the solution
- a product that answers or solves the local problem.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Who are the local decision makers for a problem solution?
- How does one estimate the costs to implement one’s solution?
- What is the most effective presentation format for one's solution?
- Where might one find funding for one’s solution?