Identification should include the ways that case studies
- support and lead to the creation of new products, processes, and ideas
- allow the design team to avoid previous obstacles, pitfalls, and failures
- provide an awareness of industry trends
- ensure the originality of a design and/or product, process, or idea (to avoid violation of patent laws).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are proper research strategies?
- How would one verify the reliability of information?
- What are the best sources to use when researching a case study?
- What is the minimum number of resources needed to confirm the case study?