Objective

internalize the P&B process

understand the need of systematic design

become familiar with the phases of systematic design

understand the origins and historical background

provide context for the semester term paper and project

Assignment Scope

Why should we study the Pahl and Beitz systematic design method specifically?

More so$,$ why do we need to study systematic design? It is a common misnomer that structured design processes hinder the creativity of designers in a company and that there is no need to understand how to design to be a good designers. It is my strong belief that studying about design will enable you to design better. You may belief contrary to this, which is acceptable if you can develop a compelling argument.

In this assignment, you will set the groundwork for the remainder of the semester from an application $($design project$)$ and a research $($term paper$)$ perspective.

Reading and Observations in Chapters $1,2,3,4,$ and $12$

Deep read Chapters $1,2,3,4,$ and $12$ of Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach by Pahl and Beitz. Answer the following questions:

What are the principal points the authors are attempting to make?

Do you believe the authors? If yes, what do you believe? If no$,$ why don't you believe it$?$

What is missing?

How are you going to use this material?

Is the proposed method flexible or too rigid?

Page limit: $10$ pages

Submitted in pdf format, $10-$point, Time New Roman Font, $1$ inch margins, single spaced line, justified setting.

Must include a citation to the references used.

Please include in$-$line citations.

Provide specific examples and evidence to Pahl and Beitz including page numbers

Figures can be included, use captions as required.