Engineering Design Process

  1. Design Development and Prototyping
    1. Design Development Process
      1. Detailed Design Planning
        1. Design Specification Development
          1. Design Review Processes
          2. Prototyping Strategy
            1. Purpose of Prototyping
              1. Testing Functionality
                1. Validating Assumptions
                  1. Gathering User Feedback
                    1. Reducing Uncertainty
                      1. Communication Tool
                      2. Prototyping Planning
                        1. Prototype Objectives
                          1. Resource Allocation
                            1. Timeline Development
                              1. Success Metrics
                            2. Types of Prototypes
                              1. Fidelity Levels
                                1. Low-Fidelity Prototypes
                                  1. Sketches and Diagrams
                                    1. Paper Prototypes
                                      1. Mockups
                                        1. Cardboard Models
                                          1. Wireframes
                                          2. Medium-Fidelity Prototypes
                                            1. Interactive Mockups
                                              1. Scaled Models
                                                1. Partial Functionality
                                                2. High-Fidelity Prototypes
                                                  1. Functional Prototypes
                                                    1. Appearance Models
                                                      1. Working Models
                                                        1. Alpha Prototypes
                                                      2. Purpose-Based Classification
                                                        1. Proof-of-Concept Prototypes
                                                          1. Form Studies
                                                            1. User Experience Prototypes
                                                              1. Technical Prototypes
                                                                1. Integration Prototypes
                                                              2. Prototyping Tools and Methods
                                                                1. Digital Design Tools
                                                                  1. Computer-Aided Design
                                                                    1. Simulation Software
                                                                      1. Virtual Reality Tools
                                                                      2. Physical Prototyping
                                                                        1. Rapid Prototyping
                                                                          1. 3D Printing Technologies
                                                                            1. CNC Machining
                                                                              1. Laser Cutting
                                                                              2. Manual Fabrication Techniques
                                                                                1. Electronics Prototyping
                                                                                  1. Breadboards
                                                                                    1. Microcontrollers
                                                                                      1. PCB Prototyping
                                                                                    2. Hybrid Prototyping Methods
                                                                                    3. Design Documentation
                                                                                      1. Creating Detailed Design Specifications
                                                                                        1. Technical Drawings and Schematics
                                                                                          1. Bill of Materials
                                                                                            1. Assembly Instructions
                                                                                              1. Tolerances and Material Specifications
                                                                                                1. Safety and Compliance Documentation
                                                                                                2. Design for Manufacturing
                                                                                                  1. Manufacturability Analysis
                                                                                                    1. Cost Estimation
                                                                                                      1. Supply Chain Considerations
                                                                                                      2. Intellectual Property Documentation
                                                                                                        1. Patent Applications
                                                                                                          1. Trade Secret Protection
                                                                                                            1. Design Rights

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                                                                                                        7. Testing and Validation