Introduction to Design Slide Index
Title Slide
Agenda for First Class Meeting
Course Logistics
Customer Requirements for the Class
What's different about design?
Start-up companies
Design Process
Template for Design
Identifying Customer Needs
Initial Needs Statement
Opportunity Exercise
Example Mission Statement 1
Example Mission Statement 2
Product Design Specification
Concept Generation
Example Selection Chart
Detail Design
Common Design Process Errors
Flawed Process: Hand Held Concrete Pump
The Design Show
The Design Show: Lots of People!
The Design Show: Trade Show Style Booths
The Design Show: Prototypes
The Design Show: Judging
The Design Show: VIPs!
Design Team Camraderie
Opportunities in Senior Design
Assignment #1
Where to Go for Additional Information
Return to ME 4054 Home Page
Thomas R. Chase / trchase@me.umn.edu / Jan 22, 2008