ITERATIVE DESIGN PROCESS FLOW CHART

Problem Definition

Information gathering, understanding

the customer needs. Parametric Design
(basic size, shape, material, etc.)

Problem definition, setting goals and

objectives, establishing criteria. Information gathering, understanding
the customer needs.
Conceptual Design
(High level alternatives) Problem definition, setting goals and
objectives, establishing criteria.
Idea generation, developing concepts
Idea generation, developing concepts

Evaluate, test, and analyze the

ideas and alternatives Evaluate, test, and analyze the
ideas and alternatives
Decision making, down selecting
Decision making, down selecting

Project Planning
Detail Design
(specific dimensions and tolerance)
Identify required resources (skills,
facilities, tools, etc.) Evaluate effects of variability

Create Statement of Work (SOW) Prototype and testing

Create a schedule and budget Implementation or production of design

Process review
(To Parametric Design)