Component 4 Evaluation and Reflection on the Design Process - Overview

Preface

At this point in the design process it is critical to seek and document feedback from all stakeholders.  The designer(s) should reflect on all design decisions and the analysis that was generated from the testing process.  Finally, the designer(s) can begin to formulate next steps.

 

Understandings

  1. The engineering design process is typically non-linear. Designers may need to re-visit steps in the process or take next steps based on feedback from previous steps.
  2. The engineering design process is both a guide and a series of waypoints for effective problem solving. It is a tool for self-evaluation as an engineer moves through the process.
  3. There are many stakeholders involved in an open ended engineering design process.
  4. The ability to communicate as a professional is a critical skill for engineers.
  5. Engineering design projects are typically peer reviewed. Stakeholder feedback and design reviews help guide engineers through the design process.
  6. Presentation of this design process and project findings are critical to the engineering design process. 

 

Knowledge and Skills
It is expected that students will...

  1. Interpret test results.
  2. Contact stakeholders and experts directly related to this project and problem. Share the testing results and conclusions about the effectiveness of this solution and testing plan?
  3. Gather feedback from stakeholders and experts related to your conclusion and testing analysis.
  4. Provide designer feedback on next steps if time permits, or if you were to start over from a different point in the design process.

 

Essential Questions

  1. What do end-users and experts directly related to this project and problem statement think of the testing results and my conclusions about the effectiveness of this idea?
  2. If I were going to do this project over, what should be done differently during the design process to improve the project and how would those recommendations make the project better overall?

 

References

Abts, Leigh. (2011). Analysis of the barriers, constraints and issues for dual credit and / or an advanced placement® pathway for introduction to engineering. American Society for Engineering Education.
Innovation Portal. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.innovationportal.org/