Tools and Tactics of Design

AN INTEGRATED AND INTERACTIVE SET OF MATERIALS TO EXPLORE THE PROCESS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN This integrated and interactive set of materials exposes readers to the cognitive and interpersonal skills required to execute the design process, and introduces them to some of the productivity tools used by engineers. All phases of the design process are covered including Defining the Problem, Formulating solutions, Developing Models and Prototypes and Presenting the Design. Topics on Decision-making, communication, collaboration and self-Management show how these various skill are best applied to each phase of the design process. the focus throughout is on skills and activities that transcend specific types of design projects. Readers develop solid Team Skill and are guided through the principles and steps that promote team effectiveness. self-Assessment Activities provide increased personal insight to strengths and improvement areas along with a greater involvement in the learning process. Specific tools and tactics are presented at the point in a design process when they are most likely to be applied "just in time".Dominick, Peter G. is the author of 'Tools and Tactics of Design', published 2000 under ISBN 9780471386483 and ISBN 0471386480.