Activity 1.1: foot orthosis instant design challengeThere are many ways to solve a problem. Sometimes solving a problem is simple and fast, and other times it is complex and takes years to develop a solution. For engineers, it is helpful to use a specific set of steps to find the best solution to a problem.
In this activity, you will solve an instant design challenge. You will work to understand and define the needs of a person with a physical challenge, then design, build, and test a prototype to help that person. As a designer, you will document and explore the steps you use to solve this problem. ACTIVITY 1.3: Measuring matters |
Activity 1.2: A picture is worth a thousand wordsWe communicate ideas every day by talking with friends, texting messages, or sharing videos. Engineers often communicate their design ideas visually. Sketches are a quick way to share ideas with others. Even if you think your drawing looks awful, a sketch can be worth a thousand words.
With some sketching practice and an understanding of sketch types, you will improve your ability to quickly and effectively transfer your design ideas to a visual representation to share with team members. In this activity, you will learn how to draw different types of sketches. Watch the Types of Sketches video to learn about different types of sketches. ACTIVITY 1.4: Skimmer statistics |