Engineering Design Process

4.

Concept Generation and Ideation

4.1.

Ideation Preparation

4.1.1.

Setting Ideation Goals

4.1.2.

Team Preparation

4.1.3.

Environment Setup

4.1.4.

Ground Rules Establishment

4.2.

Ideation Techniques

4.2.1.

Divergent Thinking Methods

4.2.1.1.

Classic Brainstorming Sessions

4.2.1.2.

4.2.1.3.

Nominal Group Technique

4.2.2.

Structured Ideation Methods

4.2.2.1.

4.2.2.2.

Morphological Analysis

4.2.2.3.

Function Analysis

4.2.2.4.

4.2.3.

Visual Ideation Methods

4.2.3.1.

4.2.3.2.

4.2.3.3.

Sketching Sessions

4.2.3.4.

Concept Mapping

4.2.4.

Analogical and Creative Methods

4.2.4.1.

Analogical Thinking

4.2.4.2.

Random Word Technique

4.2.4.3.

4.2.4.4.

Reverse Brainstorming

4.3.

Concept Development

4.3.1.

Developing Multiple Concepts

4.3.1.1.

Encouraging Divergent Thinking

4.3.1.2.

Emphasizing Quantity over Quality

4.3.1.3.

Avoiding Premature Judgment

4.3.1.4.

Building on Ideas

4.3.2.

Concept Elaboration

4.3.2.1.

Feature Definition

4.3.2.2.

Functional Description

4.3.2.3.

Preliminary Feasibility Assessment

4.4.

Documentation and Organization

4.4.1.

Documenting Ideas

4.4.1.1.

Sketching and Drawing Concepts

4.4.1.2.

Creating Conceptual Notes

4.4.1.3.

Performing Preliminary Calculations

4.4.1.4.

Digital Documentation Tools

4.4.2.

Organizing Ideas for Review

4.4.2.1.

Categorization Methods

4.4.2.2.

Concept Clustering

4.4.2.3.

Idea Management Systems

4.5.

Team Collaboration in Ideation

4.5.1.

Facilitating Team Collaboration

4.5.2.

Group Dynamics in Ideation

4.5.3.

Managing Diverse Perspectives

4.5.4.

Virtual Collaboration Tools

4.5.5.

Cross-Functional Input

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