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Design: The basis of Engineering

If you found your way we imagine there's only a few reasons why:
  • You're interested in learning about the Design Process
  • You're interested in teaching about the Design Process
  • You're a shady character who has nothing better to do then stalk through web pages about engineering.
​We designed these web pages to act as an instructional module for learning about the design process, specifically geared towards teachers. So if you're here for the first two points above we've got something for you.  If you're here for the last point, well we'd recommend finding a better hobby, and as you read through these pages hopefully you'll see how the design process can help you get one!

Roadmap: Where are we going from here?

This module is arranged in the following manner: Each of the first 5 pages will address the steps of the Design process and work through an example from the start of the process to the end.  The final 3 pages contain more sample design questions that are setup so the reader can work through their own design process, and compare and contrast their process with completed designs.  It should be noted that the process described in this module is neither exhaustive nor perfect. The best designs often come out of a modified version of the described design process. 

Acknowledgements

This module has been created with the support of NSF and NRI grant numbers 1935312 and 2024792. The associated module (Soft Robot Gripper Design) was produced in collaboration with Dr. Kramer-Bottiglio of Yale University.
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