Problem Solving
A short statement describing the user, need, and context
What is a problem statement
Features that define success
What are criteria
This tool compares designs fairly
What is a decision matrix
The 3 orthographic views
What are front, top, side
This makes a 2D sketch 3D
What is extrude
The group of people who benefit from a design
Who are users
Limits that can’t be broken
What are constraints
What goes on the rows of a decision matrix?
What are criteria
The 3D sketch style that shows depth
What is isometric
This removes material from a 3D part
What is extrude cut
Name 3 questions you should ask when identifying a problem to solve
Who has this problem, what do they need, why does it matter
A product must support 200 lbs. Is this a criterion or a constraint?
What is a criterion
What goes on the columns of a decision matrix?
What are ideas
The solid lines that show object edges
What are visible lines
This tool smooths sharp edges or corners
What is fillet
This part of the design process happens during brainstorming but before research
What is sketching
Criteria are about measuring ___ and constraints are about setting ___
What is performance / boundaries
Explain how using a decision matrix helps reduce bias when selecting a design
It forces you to score designs by set criteria instead of personal opinions
Which type of line is used to show alternate positions or related parts in a drawing?
All sketch lines turn black instead of blue
What is the sketch is fully defined