Design is the process of creating things by

Design is the process of creating things by planning. Engineers and the engineering design process have influenced most of our designed world. Technology Interactions ‹ Chapter Title Technology Interactions Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

What Is Technology? Technology is the use of knowledge to extend abilities, satisfy needs and wants, and solve problems. The driving force in developing new technologies is human creativity. Modern, complex technologies are the result of human creativity improving simple technologies. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Development of Technology has developed over thousands of years. Changes in technology often lead to changes in human society. ♦ Agricultural technologies replaced hunting and gathering lifestyles. ♦ The steam engine helped begin the Industrial Age. ♦ Transistors and computers helped create the Information Age. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Agricultural Age began about 10, 000 years ago. The economy was based on growing crops and raising livestock. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Industrial Age began about 1750. The economy was based on manufacturing. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Information Age began around 1850 and continues today. The economy is based on knowledge. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The Design Process Identify a need or define the problem. Gather information. Develop possible solutions. Model the solution. Test and evaluate the solution. Refine the solution. Communicate your ideas. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Who Designs Solutions? Engineers and the engineering design process have influenced most of the things that make up our human-made world. Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

“Classic” Engineers Civil Mechanical Mining Chemical Electrical/electronic Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.

The New Generation of Engineers Manufacturing Aerospace Materials Environmental Computer Technology Interactions Chapter 1 Design and Engineering Copyright © Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill A Division of The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.