DM 1016 / Design Methodologies

6 unit(s)

Assessment of design methodologies and the practical implications of formalizing approaches to design. Functional requirements and design parameter analyses; design axioms of independence and minimization of information. Hierarchical design philosophy. Design for manufacturability within the tolerancing and information content. Contribution of industrial design approaches. Case study illustrations with particular reference to the tool, die and mold industries. Group projects.