A revised text that presents specific design methods within an overall
strategy from concept to detail design
The fifth edition of Engineering Design Methods is an improved and
updated version of this very successful, classic text on engineering
product design. It provides an overview of design activities and
processes, detailed descriptions and examples of how to use key design
methods, and outlines design project strategies and management
techniques. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the new edition
contains an enriched variety of examples and case studies, and up to
date material on design thinking and the development of design
expertise.
This new edition opens with a compelling original case study of a
revolutionary new city-car design by ex-Formula One designer Gordon
Murray. The study illustrates the complete development of a novel design
and brings to life the process of design, from concept through to
prototype. The core of the book presents detailed instructions and
examples for using design methods throughout the design process, ranging
from identifying new product opportunities, through establishing
functions and setting requirements, to generating, evaluating and
improving alternative designs. This important book:
Written for undergraduates and postgraduates across all fields of
engineering and product design, the fifth edition of Engineering Design
Methods offers an updated, substantial, and reliable text on product
design and innovation.
