Challenges of engineering design Creativity creation of something that has not existed before Complexity requires decisions on many variables and parameters Choice: requires making choices between many solutions at all levels from basic concepts to the smallest detail Compromise: requires balancing multiple and sometimes conflicting requirementsChallenges of Engineering Design • Creativity: creation of something that has not existed before • Complexity: requires decisions on many variables and parameters • Choice: requires making choices between many solutions at all levels, from basic concepts to the smallest detail • Compromise: requires balancing multiple and sometimes conflicting requirements 4